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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.68, 2,284.92 and 947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.68, 2,284.92 and 947.12 is: 1,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.68 : 2,284.92 = 947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.68/2,284.92 = 947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.68x = 2,284.92 × 947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.68x = 2,164,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,093.43/1,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.17

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