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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.09, 1,312.20 and 751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.09, 1,312.20 and 751.29 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.09 : 1,312.20 = 751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.09/1,312.20 = 751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.09x = 1,312.20 × 751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.09x = 985,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,842.74/951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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