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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.79, 2,079.07 and 947.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.79, 2,079.07 and 947.58 is: 1,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.79 : 2,079.07 = 947.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.79/2,079.07 = 947.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.79x = 2,079.07 × 947.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.79x = 1,970,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,074.99/1,507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.60

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