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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.50, 1,425.63 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.50, 1,425.63 and 778.16 is: 1,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.50 : 1,425.63 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.50/1,425.63 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.50x = 1,425.63 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.50x = 1,109,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,368.24/951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.92

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