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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,426.88 and 605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,426.88 and 605.49 is: 907.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,426.88 = 605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,426.88 = 605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,426.88 × 605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 863,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,958.54/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.61

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