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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.88, 1,418.46 and 819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.88, 1,418.46 and 819.50 is: 1,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.88 : 1,418.46 = 819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.88/1,418.46 = 819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.88x = 1,418.46 × 819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.88x = 1,162,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,427.97/947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.35

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