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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.18, 1,311.75 and 730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.18, 1,311.75 and 730.14 is: 1,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.18 : 1,311.75 = 730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.18/1,311.75 = 730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.18x = 1,311.75 × 730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.18x = 957,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,761.15/951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.92

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