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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.73, 1,543.46 and 951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.73, 1,543.46 and 951.26 is: 1,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.73 : 1,543.46 = 951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.73/1,543.46 = 951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.73x = 1,543.46 × 951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.73x = 1,468,227.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,227.97/1,118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.41

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