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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.41, 1,419.74 and 842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.41, 1,419.74 and 842.06 is: 1,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.41 : 1,419.74 = 842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.41/1,419.74 = 842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.41x = 1,419.74 × 842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.41x = 1,195,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,506.26/951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.56

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