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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,419.65 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,419.65 and 581.48 is: 871.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,419.65 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,419.65 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,419.65 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 825,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,488.08/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.26

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