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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,424.35 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,424.35 and 918.20 is: 1,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,424.35 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,424.35 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,424.35 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 1,307,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,833.58/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.18

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