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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,420.10 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,420.10 and 706.20 is: 1,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,420.10 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,420.10 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,420.10 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 1,002,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,874.62/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.22

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