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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.96, 1,972.02 and 951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.96, 1,972.02 and 951.52 is: 1,425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.96 : 1,972.02 = 951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.96/1,972.02 = 951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.96x = 1,972.02 × 951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.96x = 1,876,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,416.47/1,315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.89

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