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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.10, 1,306.53 and 815.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.10, 1,306.53 and 815.88 is: 1,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.10 : 1,306.53 = 815.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.10/1,306.53 = 815.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.10x = 1,306.53 × 815.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.10x = 1,065,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,971.70/947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.51

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