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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.82, 1,421.62 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.82, 1,421.62 and 254.54 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.82 : 1,421.62 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.82/1,421.62 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.82x = 1,421.62 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.82x = 361,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,859.15/947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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