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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,430.92 and 948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,430.92 and 948.28 is: 1,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,430.92 = 948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,430.92 = 948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,430.92 × 948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 1,356,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,912.82/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.62

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