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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.80, 1,425.27 and 843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.80, 1,425.27 and 843.26 is: 1,262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.80 : 1,425.27 = 843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.80/1,425.27 = 843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.80x = 1,425.27 × 843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.80x = 1,201,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,873.18/951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.74

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