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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.14, 1,993.08 and 947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.14, 1,993.08 and 947.18 is: 1,307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.14 : 1,993.08 = 947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.14/1,993.08 = 947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.14x = 1,993.08 × 947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.14x = 1,887,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,805.51/1,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.22

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