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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,426.88 and 899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,426.88 and 899.27 is: 1,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,426.88 = 899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,426.88 = 899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,426.88 × 899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 1,283,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,150.38/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.95

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