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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,420.11 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,420.11 and 673.04 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,420.11 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,420.11 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,420.11 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 955,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,783.73/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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