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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,434.81 and 872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,434.81 and 872.88 is: 1,315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,434.81 = 872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,434.81 = 872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,434.81 × 872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 1,252,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,416.95/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.76

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