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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,424.67 and 733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,424.67 and 733.52 is: 1,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,424.67 = 733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,424.67 = 733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,424.67 × 733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 1,045,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,023.94/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.85

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