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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,420.18 and 849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,420.18 and 849.56 is: 1,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,420.18 = 849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,420.18 = 849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,420.18 × 849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 1,206,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,528.12/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.14

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