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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.60, 1,398.91 and 951.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.60, 1,398.91 and 951.05 is: 1,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.60 : 1,398.91 = 951.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.60/1,398.91 = 951.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.60x = 1,398.91 × 951.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.60x = 1,330,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,434.48/1,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.59

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