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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.79, 1,865.40 and 947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.79, 1,865.40 and 947.54 is: 1,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.79 : 1,865.40 = 947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.79/1,865.40 = 947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.79x = 1,865.40 × 947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.79x = 1,767,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,545.78/1,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.24

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