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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.85, 1,422.33 and 676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.85, 1,422.33 and 676.18 is: 1,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.85 : 1,422.33 = 676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.85/1,422.33 = 676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.85x = 1,422.33 × 676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.85x = 961,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,751.10/947.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.67

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