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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.16, 1,426.65 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.16, 1,426.65 and 674.70 is: 1,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.16 : 1,426.65 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.16/1,426.65 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.16x = 1,426.65 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.16x = 962,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,560.76/951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.99

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