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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.31, 1,427.82 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.31, 1,427.82 and 707.08 is: 1,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.31 : 1,427.82 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.31/1,427.82 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.31x = 1,427.82 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.31x = 1,009,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,582.97/951.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.26

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