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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.70, 1,958.56 and 947.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.70, 1,958.56 and 947.15 is: 1,306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.70 : 1,958.56 = 947.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.70/1,958.56 = 947.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.70x = 1,958.56 × 947.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.70x = 1,855,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,037.94/1,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.64

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