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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,312.36 and 751.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,312.36 and 751.42 is: 1,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,312.36 = 751.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,312.36 = 751.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,312.36 × 751.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 986,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,133.55/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.70

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