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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.40, 1,421.10 and 870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.40, 1,421.10 and 870.60 is: 1,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.40 : 1,421.10 = 870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.40/1,421.10 = 870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.40x = 1,421.10 × 870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.40x = 1,237,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,209.66/947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.90

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