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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.54, 1,506 and 947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.54, 1,506 and 947.30 is: 1,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.54 : 1,506 = 947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.54/1,506 = 947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.54x = 1,506 × 947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.54x = 1,426,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,633.80/1,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.19

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