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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.72, 1,309.08 and 817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.72, 1,309.08 and 817.44 is: 1,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.72 : 1,309.08 = 817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.72/1,309.08 = 817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.72x = 1,309.08 × 817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.72x = 1,070,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,094.36/948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.93

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