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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.11, 1,424.37 and 675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.11, 1,424.37 and 675.90 is: 1,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.11 : 1,424.37 = 675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.11/1,424.37 = 675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.11x = 1,424.37 × 675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.11x = 962,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,731.68/951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.22

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