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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.96, 1,314.90 and 937.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.96, 1,314.90 and 937.08 is: 1,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.96 : 1,314.90 = 937.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.96/1,314.90 = 937.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.96x = 1,314.90 × 937.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.96x = 1,232,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,166.49/948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.44

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