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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.20, 1,420.80 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.20, 1,420.80 and 774.40 is: 1,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.20 : 1,420.80 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.20/1,420.80 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.20x = 1,420.80 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.20x = 1,100,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,267.52/947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.60

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