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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.38, 1,957.98 and 947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.38, 1,957.98 and 947.03 is: 1,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.38 : 1,957.98 = 947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.38/1,957.98 = 947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.38x = 1,957.98 × 947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.38x = 1,854,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,265.80/1,418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.31

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