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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319, 1,818.98 and 947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319, 1,818.98 and 947.82 is: 1,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319 : 1,818.98 = 947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319/1,818.98 = 947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319x = 1,818.98 × 947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319x = 1,724,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,065.62/1,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.10

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