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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,426.80 and 910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,426.80 and 910.70 is: 1,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,426.80 = 910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,426.80 = 910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,426.80 × 910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 1,299,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,386.76/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.05

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