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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.62, 1,311.83 and 818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.62, 1,311.83 and 818.24 is: 1,127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.62 : 1,311.83 = 818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.62/1,311.83 = 818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.62x = 1,311.83 × 818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.62x = 1,073,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,384.20/951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.96

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