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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,312.22 and 619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,312.22 and 619.51 is: 854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,312.22 = 619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,312.22 = 619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,312.22 × 619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 812,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,933.41/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.63

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