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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,417.53 and 750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,417.53 and 750.50 is: 1,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,417.53 = 750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,417.53 = 750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,417.53 × 750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 1,063,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,856.27/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.11

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