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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,421.70 and 851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,421.70 and 851.80 is: 1,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,421.70 = 851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,421.70 = 851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,421.70 × 851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 1,211,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,004.06/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.70

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