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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.82, 1,424.37 and 925.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.82, 1,424.37 and 925.27 is: 1,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.82 : 1,424.37 = 925.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.82/1,424.37 = 925.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.82x = 1,424.37 × 925.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.82x = 1,317,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,926.83/948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.02

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