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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.61, 1,426.86 and 731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.61, 1,426.86 and 731.69 is: 1,097.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.61 : 1,426.86 = 731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.61/1,426.86 = 731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.61x = 1,426.86 × 731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.61x = 1,044,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,019.19/951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.11

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