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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,419.06 and 811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,419.06 and 811.60 is: 1,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,419.06 = 811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,419.06 = 811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,419.06 × 811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 1,151,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,709.10/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.29

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