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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.88, 1,414.54 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.88, 1,414.54 and 754.72 is: 1,127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.88 : 1,414.54 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.88/1,414.54 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.88x = 1,414.54 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.88x = 1,067,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,581.63/946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.47

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