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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,427.07 and 759.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,427.07 and 759.86 is: 1,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,427.07 = 759.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,427.07 = 759.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,427.07 × 759.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 1,084,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,373.41/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.22

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