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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,417.86 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,417.86 and 851.72 is: 1,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,417.86 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,417.86 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,417.86 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 1,207,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,619.72/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.34

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