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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.47, 1,998.34 and 951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.47, 1,998.34 and 951.38 is: 1,312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.47 : 1,998.34 = 951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.47/1,998.34 = 951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.47x = 1,998.34 × 951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.47x = 1,901,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,180.71/1,448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.54

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