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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.78, 1,310.04 and 855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.78, 1,310.04 and 855.16 is: 1,180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.78 : 1,310.04 = 855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.78/1,310.04 = 855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.78x = 1,310.04 × 855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.78x = 1,120,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,290.53/948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.77

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