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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,427.28 and 935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,427.28 and 935.04 is: 1,402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,427.28 = 935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,427.28 = 935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,427.28 × 935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 1,334,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,563.89/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.80

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