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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.83, 1,667.84 and 947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.83, 1,667.84 and 947.39 is: 1,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.83 : 1,667.84 = 947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.83/1,667.84 = 947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.83x = 1,667.84 × 947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.83x = 1,580,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,081.86/1,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.04

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