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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.26, 1,428.38 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.26, 1,428.38 and 904.96 is: 1,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.26 : 1,428.38 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.26/1,428.38 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.26x = 1,428.38 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.26x = 1,292,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,615.10/951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.85

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