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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,425.16 and 859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,425.16 and 859.32 is: 1,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,425.16 = 859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,425.16 = 859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,425.16 × 859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 1,224,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,669.57/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.88

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