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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.61, 1,821.29 and 947.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.61, 1,821.29 and 947.93 is: 1,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.61 : 1,821.29 = 947.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.61/1,821.29 = 947.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.61x = 1,821.29 × 947.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.61x = 1,726,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,441.58/1,321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.32

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