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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.47, 1,419.60 and 672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.47, 1,419.60 and 672.19 is: 1,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.47 : 1,419.60 = 672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.47/1,419.60 = 672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.47x = 1,419.60 × 672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.47x = 954,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,240.92/947.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.15

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