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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,304.70 and 857.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,304.70 and 857.88 is: 1,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,304.70 = 857.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,304.70 = 857.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,304.70 × 857.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 1,119,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,276.04/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.32

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