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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.87, 1,421.81 and 886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.87, 1,421.81 and 886.38 is: 1,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.87 : 1,421.81 = 886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.87/1,421.81 = 886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.87x = 1,421.81 × 886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.87x = 1,260,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,263.95/947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.57

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