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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.90, 1,828.23 and 951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.90, 1,828.23 and 951.68 is: 1,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.90 : 1,828.23 = 951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.90/1,828.23 = 951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.90x = 1,828.23 × 951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.90x = 1,739,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,889.93/1,325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.23

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