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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,311.68 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,311.68 and 619.56 is: 854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,311.68 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,311.68 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,311.68 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 812,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,666.01/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.51

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