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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.08, 2,034.93 and 951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.08, 2,034.93 and 951.28 is: 1,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.08 : 2,034.93 = 951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.08/2,034.93 = 951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.08x = 2,034.93 × 951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.08x = 1,935,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,788.21/1,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.33

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