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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.11, 2,012.43 and 951.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.11, 2,012.43 and 951.17 is: 1,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.11 : 2,012.43 = 951.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.11/2,012.43 = 951.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.11x = 2,012.43 × 951.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.11x = 1,914,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,163.04/1,343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.17

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