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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.62, 1,309.20 and 842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.62, 1,309.20 and 842.88 is: 1,163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.62 : 1,309.20 = 842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.62/1,309.20 = 842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.62x = 1,309.20 × 842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.62x = 1,103,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,498.50/948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.27

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