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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.08, 1,423.92 and 743.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.08, 1,423.92 and 743.72 is: 1,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.08 : 1,423.92 = 743.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.08/1,423.92 = 743.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.08x = 1,423.92 × 743.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.08x = 1,058,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,997.78/951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.47

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