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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.70, 2,687.70 and 1,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.70, 2,687.70 and 1,063.45 is: 1,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.70 : 2,687.70 = 1,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.70/2,687.70 = 1,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.70x = 2,687.70 × 1,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.70x = 2,858,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,234.57/1,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.49

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