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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.18, 1,424.28 and 765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.18, 1,424.28 and 765.18 is: 1,145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.18 : 1,424.28 = 765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.18/1,424.28 = 765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.18x = 1,424.28 × 765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.18x = 1,089,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,833.44/951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.77

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