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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.29, 1,426.97 and 690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.29, 1,426.97 and 690.05 is: 1,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.29 : 1,426.97 = 690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.29/1,426.97 = 690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.29x = 1,426.97 × 690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.29x = 984,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,682.06/951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.10

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