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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.20, 1,542.45 and 951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.20, 1,542.45 and 951.40 is: 1,428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.20 : 1,542.45 = 951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.20/1,542.45 = 951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.20x = 1,542.45 × 951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.20x = 1,467,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,486.93/1,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.63

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