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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,426.16 and 719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,426.16 and 719.46 is: 1,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,426.16 = 719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,426.16 = 719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,426.16 × 719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 1,026,065.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,065.07/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.89

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