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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,427.02 and 745.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,427.02 and 745.81 is: 1,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,427.02 = 745.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,427.02 = 745.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,427.02 × 745.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 1,064,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,280.35/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.95

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