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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.72, 2,515.92 and 947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.72, 2,515.92 and 947.20 is: 1,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.72 : 2,515.92 = 947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.72/2,515.92 = 947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.72x = 2,515.92 × 947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.72x = 2,383,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,079.42/1,678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.58

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