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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.09, 1,425.73 and 703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.09, 1,425.73 and 703.23 is: 1,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.09 : 1,425.73 = 703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.09/1,425.73 = 703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.09x = 1,425.73 × 703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.09x = 1,002,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,616.11/951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.18

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