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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.80, 1,714.32 and 947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.80, 1,714.32 and 947.60 is: 1,307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.80 : 1,714.32 = 947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.80/1,714.32 = 947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.80x = 1,714.32 × 947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.80x = 1,624,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,489.63/1,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.12

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