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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,424.97 and 811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,424.97 and 811.08 is: 1,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,424.97 = 811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,424.97 = 811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,424.97 × 811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 1,155,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,764.67/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.70

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