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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.16, 1,964.62 and 951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.16, 1,964.62 and 951.84 is: 1,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.16 : 1,964.62 = 951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.16/1,964.62 = 951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.16x = 1,964.62 × 951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.16x = 1,870,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,003.90/1,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.98

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