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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.82, 1,312.20 and 931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.82, 1,312.20 and 931.12 is: 1,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.82 : 1,312.20 = 931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.82/1,312.20 = 931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.82x = 1,312.20 × 931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.82x = 1,221,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,815.66/951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.66

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