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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.56, 1,423.44 and 819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.56, 1,423.44 and 819.64 is: 1,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.56 : 1,423.44 = 819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.56/1,423.44 = 819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.56x = 1,423.44 × 819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.56x = 1,166,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,708.36/951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.10

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