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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,420.89 and 805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,420.89 and 805.98 is: 1,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,420.89 = 805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,420.89 = 805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,420.89 × 805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 1,145,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,208.92/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.23

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