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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,313.33 and 899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,313.33 and 899.27 is: 1,241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,313.33 = 899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,313.33 = 899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,313.33 × 899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 1,181,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,037.23/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.84

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