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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.55, 1,413.71 and 843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.55, 1,413.71 and 843.60 is: 1,258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.55 : 1,413.71 = 843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.55/1,413.71 = 843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.55x = 1,413.71 × 843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.55x = 1,192,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,607.87/947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.62

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