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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.61, 1,312.50 and 845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.61, 1,312.50 and 845.41 is: 1,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.61 : 1,312.50 = 845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.61/1,312.50 = 845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.61x = 1,312.50 × 845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.61x = 1,109,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,600.63/951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.02

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