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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,312.64 and 909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,312.64 and 909.55 is: 1,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,312.64 = 909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,312.64 = 909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,312.64 × 909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 1,193,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,911.71/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.35

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