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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.57, 1,426.38 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.57, 1,426.38 and 675.54 is: 1,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.57 : 1,426.38 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.57/1,426.38 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.57x = 1,426.38 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.57x = 963,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,574.21/947.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.90

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