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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.09, 1,855.31 and 947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.09, 1,855.31 and 947.90 is: 1,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.09 : 1,855.31 = 947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.09/1,855.31 = 947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.09x = 1,855.31 × 947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.09x = 1,758,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,648.25/1,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.49

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