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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,309.20 and 832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,309.20 and 832.80 is: 1,146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,309.20 = 832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,309.20 = 832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,309.20 × 832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 1,090,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,301.76/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.41

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