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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,422.09 and 674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,422.09 and 674.28 is: 1,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,422.09 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,422.09 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,422.09 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 958,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,886.85/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.00

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