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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.13, 1,313.18 and 851.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.13, 1,313.18 and 851.37 is: 1,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.13 : 1,313.18 = 851.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.13/1,313.18 = 851.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.13x = 1,313.18 × 851.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.13x = 1,117,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,997.80/951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.44

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