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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.71, 1,525.48 and 951.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.71, 1,525.48 and 951.22 is: 1,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.71 : 1,525.48 = 951.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.71/1,525.48 = 951.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.71x = 1,525.48 × 951.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.71x = 1,451,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,067.09/1,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.86

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