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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.22, 1,891.25 and 951.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.22, 1,891.25 and 951.57 is: 1,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.22 : 1,891.25 = 951.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.22/1,891.25 = 951.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.22x = 1,891.25 × 951.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.22x = 1,799,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,652.00/1,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.45

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