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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.25, 1,414.49 and 774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.25, 1,414.49 and 774.27 is: 1,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.25 : 1,414.49 = 774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.25/1,414.49 = 774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.25x = 1,414.49 × 774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.25x = 1,095,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,197.17/947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.19

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