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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.27, 1,426.49 and 826.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.27, 1,426.49 and 826.98 is: 1,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.27 : 1,426.49 = 826.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.27/1,426.49 = 826.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.27x = 1,426.49 × 826.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.27x = 1,179,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,674.57/947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.35

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