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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.08, 1,390.67 and 947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.08, 1,390.67 and 947.80 is: 1,314.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.08 : 1,390.67 = 947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.08/1,390.67 = 947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.08x = 1,390.67 × 947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.08x = 1,318,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,068.81/1,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.02

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