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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.83, 1,420.38 and 674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.83, 1,420.38 and 674.47 is: 1,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.83 : 1,420.38 = 674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.83/1,420.38 = 674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.83x = 1,420.38 × 674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.83x = 958,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,003.70/947.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.73

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