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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.47, 1,418.10 and 671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.47, 1,418.10 and 671.19 is: 1,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.47 : 1,418.10 = 671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.47/1,418.10 = 671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.47x = 1,418.10 × 671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.47x = 951,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,814.54/946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.65

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