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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.57, 1,427.51 and 785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.57, 1,427.51 and 785.35 is: 1,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.57 : 1,427.51 = 785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.57/1,427.51 = 785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.57x = 1,427.51 × 785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.57x = 1,121,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,094.98/948.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.88

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