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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,419.28 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,419.28 and 752.79 is: 1,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,419.28 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,419.28 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,419.28 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 1,068,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,419.79/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.67

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