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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,423.77 and 675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,423.77 and 675.64 is: 1,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,423.77 = 675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,423.77 = 675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,423.77 × 675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 961,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,955.96/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.94

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