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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.38, 1,425.94 and 719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.38, 1,425.94 and 719.50 is: 1,078.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.38 : 1,425.94 = 719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.38/1,425.94 = 719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.38x = 1,425.94 × 719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.38x = 1,025,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,963.83/951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.40

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