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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.76, 1,773.21 and 951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.76, 1,773.21 and 951.40 is: 1,425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.76 : 1,773.21 = 951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.76/1,773.21 = 951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.76x = 1,773.21 × 951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.76x = 1,687,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,023.13/1,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.14

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