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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.45, 1,419.63 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.45, 1,419.63 and 672.20 is: 1,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.45 : 1,419.63 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.45/1,419.63 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.45x = 1,419.63 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.45x = 954,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,270.99/947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.20

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