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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.93, 1,958.81 and 947.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.93, 1,958.81 and 947.10 is: 1,307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.93 : 1,958.81 = 947.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.93/1,958.81 = 947.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.93x = 1,958.81 × 947.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.93x = 1,855,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,188.95/1,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.46

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