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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.51, 1,429.79 and 913.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.51, 1,429.79 and 913.19 is: 1,378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.51 : 1,429.79 = 913.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.51/1,429.79 = 913.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.51x = 1,429.79 × 913.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.51x = 1,305,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,665.06/947.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.00

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