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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.72, 1,419.97 and 672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.72, 1,419.97 and 672.44 is: 1,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.72 : 1,419.97 = 672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.72/1,419.97 = 672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.72x = 1,419.97 × 672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.72x = 954,844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,844.63/947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.52

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