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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.67, 1,419.93 and 741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.67, 1,419.93 and 741.39 is: 1,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.67 : 1,419.93 = 741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.67/1,419.93 = 741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.67x = 1,419.93 × 741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.67x = 1,052,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,721.90/947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.85

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