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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.22, 1,417.70 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.22, 1,417.70 and 751.82 is: 1,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.22 : 1,417.70 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.22/1,417.70 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.22x = 1,417.70 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.22x = 1,065,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,850.01/946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.44

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