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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.04, 1,974 and 951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.04, 1,974 and 951 is: 1,426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.04 : 1,974 = 951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.04/1,974 = 951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.04x = 1,974 × 951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.04x = 1,877,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,274/1,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.46

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