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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.91, 1,421.84 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.91, 1,421.84 and 669.12 is: 1,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.91 : 1,421.84 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.91/1,421.84 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.91x = 1,421.84 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.91x = 951,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,378.24/947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.66

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