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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.62, 1,419.60 and 794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.62, 1,419.60 and 794.52 is: 1,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.62 : 1,419.60 = 794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.62/1,419.60 = 794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.62x = 1,419.60 × 794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.62x = 1,127,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,900.59/947.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.25

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