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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.52, 1,915.50 and 947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.52, 1,915.50 and 947.04 is: 1,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.52 : 1,915.50 = 947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.52/1,915.50 = 947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.52x = 1,915.50 × 947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.52x = 1,814,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,055.12/1,388.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.47

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