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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.34, 1,421.24 and 753.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.34, 1,421.24 and 753.07 is: 1,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.34 : 1,421.24 = 753.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.34/1,421.24 = 753.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.34x = 1,421.24 × 753.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.34x = 1,070,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,293.21/947.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.79

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