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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.69, 1,425.11 and 805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.69, 1,425.11 and 805.89 is: 1,206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.69 : 1,425.11 = 805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.69/1,425.11 = 805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.69x = 1,425.11 × 805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.69x = 1,148,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,477.87/951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.78

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