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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,427.31 and 869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,427.31 and 869.22 is: 1,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,427.31 = 869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,427.31 = 869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,427.31 × 869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 1,240,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,646.40/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.28

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