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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.38, 1,668.50 and 947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.38, 1,668.50 and 947.94 is: 1,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.38 : 1,668.50 = 947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.38/1,668.50 = 947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.38x = 1,668.50 × 947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.38x = 1,581,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,637.89/1,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.73

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