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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,308.56 and 818.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,308.56 and 818.62 is: 1,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,308.56 = 818.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,308.56 = 818.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,308.56 × 818.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 1,071,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,213.39/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.36

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