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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.59, 1,421.62 and 753.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.59, 1,421.62 and 753.33 is: 1,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.59 : 1,421.62 = 753.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.59/1,421.62 = 753.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.59x = 1,421.62 × 753.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.59x = 1,070,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,948.99/947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.18

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