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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,427.10 and 690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,427.10 and 690.18 is: 1,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,427.10 = 690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,427.10 = 690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,427.10 × 690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 984,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,948.74/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.26

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