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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,310.22 and 809.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,310.22 and 809.58 is: 1,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,310.22 = 809.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,310.22 = 809.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,310.22 × 809.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 1,060,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,727.91/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.55

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