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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.12, 1,320.24 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.12, 1,320.24 and 928.08 is: 1,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.12 : 1,320.24 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.12/1,320.24 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.12x = 1,320.24 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.12x = 1,225,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,288.34/951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.26

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