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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.30, 1,391.47 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.30, 1,391.47 and 951.44 is: 1,305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.30 : 1,391.47 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.30/1,391.47 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.30x = 1,391.47 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.30x = 1,323,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,890.88/1,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.23

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