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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.58, 2,039.25 and 947.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.58, 2,039.25 and 947.48 is: 1,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.58 : 2,039.25 = 947.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.58/2,039.25 = 947.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.58x = 2,039.25 × 947.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.58x = 1,932,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,148.59/1,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.09

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