Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,312 and 784.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,312 and 784.64 is: 1,082.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951.04 : 1,312 = 784.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951.04/1,312 = 784.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951.04x = 1,312 × 784.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951.04x = 1,029,447.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,447.68/951.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082.44
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