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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,419.66 and 741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,419.66 and 741.30 is: 1,110.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,419.66 = 741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,419.66 = 741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,419.66 × 741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 1,052,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,383.15/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.47

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