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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.16, 1,993.57 and 947.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.16, 1,993.57 and 947.55 is: 1,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.16 : 1,993.57 = 947.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.16/1,993.57 = 947.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.16x = 1,993.57 × 947.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.16x = 1,889,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,004.88/1,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.13

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