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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.01, 1,890.34 and 951.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.01, 1,890.34 and 951.72 is: 1,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.01 : 1,890.34 = 951.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.01/1,890.34 = 951.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.01x = 1,890.34 × 951.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.01x = 1,799,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,074.38/1,371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.23

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