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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.96, 1,420.04 and 753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.96, 1,420.04 and 753.29 is: 1,128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.96 : 1,420.04 = 753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.96/1,420.04 = 753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.96x = 1,420.04 × 753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.96x = 1,069,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,701.93/947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.43

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