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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.10, 1,427.55 and 814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.10, 1,427.55 and 814.30 is: 1,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.10 : 1,427.55 = 814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.10/1,427.55 = 814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.10x = 1,427.55 × 814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.10x = 1,162,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,453.97/951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.22

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