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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.70, 2,071.46 and 947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.70, 2,071.46 and 947.54 is: 1,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.70 : 2,071.46 = 947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.70/2,071.46 = 947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.70x = 2,071.46 × 947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.70x = 1,962,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,791.21/1,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.56

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