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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.45, 1,427.94 and 921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.45, 1,427.94 and 921.08 is: 1,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.45 : 1,427.94 = 921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.45/1,427.94 = 921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.45x = 1,427.94 × 921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.45x = 1,315,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,236.38/951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.35

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