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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,311.54 and 619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,311.54 and 619.12 is: 853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,311.54 = 619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,311.54 = 619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,311.54 × 619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 812,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,000.64/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.84

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