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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.56, 1,551.71 and 947.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.56, 1,551.71 and 947.09 is: 1,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.56 : 1,551.71 = 947.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.56/1,551.71 = 947.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.56x = 1,551.71 × 947.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.56x = 1,469,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,609.94/1,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.15

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