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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.10, 1,849.28 and 947.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.10, 1,849.28 and 947.65 is: 1,307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.10 : 1,849.28 = 947.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.10/1,849.28 = 947.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.10x = 1,849.28 × 947.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.10x = 1,752,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,470.19/1,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.72

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