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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,312.36 and 774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,312.36 and 774.15 is: 1,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,312.36 = 774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,312.36 = 774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,312.36 × 774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 1,015,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,963.49/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.70

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