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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,311.30 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,311.30 and 904.96 is: 1,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,311.30 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,311.30 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,311.30 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 1,186,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,672.40/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.69

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