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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,423.45 and 804.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,423.45 and 804.38 is: 1,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,423.45 = 804.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,423.45 = 804.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,423.45 × 804.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 1,144,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,994.34/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.30

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