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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,425.21 and 745.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,425.21 and 745.00 is: 1,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,425.21 = 745.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,425.21 = 745.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,425.21 × 745.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 1,061,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,789.87/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.03

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