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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.20, 1,964.36 and 951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.20, 1,964.36 and 951.12 is: 1,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.20 : 1,964.36 = 951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.20/1,964.36 = 951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.20x = 1,964.36 × 951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.20x = 1,868,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,342.08/1,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.78

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