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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.58, 1,420.44 and 793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.58, 1,420.44 and 793.67 is: 1,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.58 : 1,420.44 = 793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.58/1,420.44 = 793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.58x = 1,420.44 × 793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.58x = 1,127,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,350.54/948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.46

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