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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,426.04 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,426.04 and 403.14 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,426.04 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,426.04 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,426.04 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 574,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,893.77/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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