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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,427.10 and 693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,427.10 and 693.22 is: 1,039.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,427.10 = 693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,427.10 = 693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,427.10 × 693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 989,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,287.13/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.82

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