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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.47, 1,507.88 and 939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.47, 1,507.88 and 939.88 is: 1,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.47 : 1,507.88 = 939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.47/1,507.88 = 939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.47x = 1,507.88 × 939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.47x = 1,417,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,221.13/1,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.51

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