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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,313.67 and 730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,313.67 and 730.03 is: 1,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,313.67 = 730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,313.67 = 730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,313.67 × 730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 959,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,018.51/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.89

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