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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.32, 1,673.76 and 951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.32, 1,673.76 and 951.40 is: 1,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.32 : 1,673.76 = 951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.32/1,673.76 = 951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.32x = 1,673.76 × 951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.32x = 1,592,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,415.26/1,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.61

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