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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.62, 1,418.92 and 741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.62, 1,418.92 and 741.22 is: 1,109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.62 : 1,418.92 = 741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.62/1,418.92 = 741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.62x = 1,418.92 × 741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.62x = 1,051,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,726.48/947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.87

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