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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.34, 2,006.27 and 947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.34, 2,006.27 and 947.47 is: 1,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.34 : 2,006.27 = 947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.34/2,006.27 = 947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.34x = 2,006.27 × 947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.34x = 1,900,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,883.84/1,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.40

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