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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.85, 1,420.83 and 675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.85, 1,420.83 and 675.18 is: 1,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.85 : 1,420.83 = 675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.85/1,420.83 = 675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.85x = 1,420.83 × 675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.85x = 959,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,316.00/946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.17

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