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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.42, 1,413.36 and 881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.42, 1,413.36 and 881.13 is: 1,314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.42 : 1,413.36 = 881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.42/1,413.36 = 881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.42x = 1,413.36 × 881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.42x = 1,245,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,353.90/947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.47

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