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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.82, 1,570.35 and 951.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.82, 1,570.35 and 951.01 is: 1,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.82 : 1,570.35 = 951.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.82/1,570.35 = 951.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.82x = 1,570.35 × 951.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.82x = 1,493,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,418.55/1,137.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.53

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