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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.56, 1,594.08 and 947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.56, 1,594.08 and 947.20 is: 1,307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.56 : 1,594.08 = 947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.56/1,594.08 = 947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.56x = 1,594.08 × 947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.56x = 1,509,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,912.58/1,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.78

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