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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.20, 1,588.17 and 951.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.20, 1,588.17 and 951.94 is: 1,313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.20 : 1,588.17 = 951.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.20/1,588.17 = 951.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.20x = 1,588.17 × 951.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.20x = 1,511,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,842.55/1,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.28

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