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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.06, 1,439.89 and 947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.06, 1,439.89 and 947.64 is: 1,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.06 : 1,439.89 = 947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.06/1,439.89 = 947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.06x = 1,439.89 × 947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.06x = 1,364,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,497.36/1,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.42

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