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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.74, 1,529.73 and 951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.74, 1,529.73 and 951.84 is: 1,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.74 : 1,529.73 = 951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.74/1,529.73 = 951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.74x = 1,529.73 × 951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.74x = 1,456,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,058.20/1,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.91

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