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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,314.60 and 951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,314.60 and 951.20 is: 1,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,314.60 = 951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,314.60 = 951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,314.60 × 951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 1,250,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,447.52/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.60

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