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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,336.50 and 951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,336.50 and 951.90 is: 1,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,336.50 = 951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,336.50 = 951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,336.50 × 951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 1,272,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,214.35/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.50

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