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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.08, 2,148.96 and 947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.08, 2,148.96 and 947.40 is: 1,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.08 : 2,148.96 = 947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.08/2,148.96 = 947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.08x = 2,148.96 × 947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.08x = 2,035,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,924.70/1,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.68

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