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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.31, 1,674.40 and 951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.31, 1,674.40 and 951.92 is: 1,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.31 : 1,674.40 = 951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.31/1,674.40 = 951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.31x = 1,674.40 × 951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.31x = 1,593,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,894.85/1,117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.55

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