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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.22, 1,973.61 and 951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.22, 1,973.61 and 951.90 is: 1,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.22 : 1,973.61 = 951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.22/1,973.61 = 951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.22x = 1,973.61 × 951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.22x = 1,878,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,679.36/1,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.33

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