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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,427.09 and 691.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,427.09 and 691.47 is: 1,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,427.09 = 691.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,427.09 = 691.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,427.09 × 691.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 986,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,789.92/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.40

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