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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,303.14 and 893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,303.14 and 893.58 is: 1,229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,303.14 = 893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,303.14 = 893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,303.14 × 893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 1,164,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,459.84/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.19

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