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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.87, 1,423.98 and 853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.87, 1,423.98 and 853.41 is: 1,276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.87 : 1,423.98 = 853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.87/1,423.98 = 853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.87x = 1,423.98 × 853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.87x = 1,215,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,238.77/951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.69

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