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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.59, 1,427.43 and 899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.59, 1,427.43 and 899.64 is: 1,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.59 : 1,427.43 = 899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.59/1,427.43 = 899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.59x = 1,427.43 × 899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.59x = 1,284,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,173.13/951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.50

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