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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.56, 2,149.38 and 947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.56, 2,149.38 and 947.64 is: 1,421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.56 : 2,149.38 = 947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.56/2,149.38 = 947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.56x = 2,149.38 × 947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.56x = 2,036,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,838.46/1,432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.82

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