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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.08, 1,417.26 and 703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.08, 1,417.26 and 703 is: 1,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.08 : 1,417.26 = 703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.08/1,417.26 = 703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.08x = 1,417.26 × 703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.08x = 996,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,333.78/947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.01

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