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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,411.50 and 747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,411.50 and 747.59 is: 1,120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,411.50 = 747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,411.50 = 747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,411.50 × 747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 1,055,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,212.49/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.97

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