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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.47, 1,670.49 and 951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.47, 1,670.49 and 951.66 is: 1,426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.47 : 1,670.49 = 951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.47/1,670.49 = 951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.47x = 1,670.49 × 951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.47x = 1,589,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,738.51/1,114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.45

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