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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.48, 1,879.38 and 947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.48, 1,879.38 and 947.72 is: 1,308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.48 : 1,879.38 = 947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.48/1,879.38 = 947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.48x = 1,879.38 × 947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.48x = 1,781,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,126.01/1,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.23

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