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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.96, 1,425.98 and 918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.96, 1,425.98 and 918.30 is: 1,375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.96 : 1,425.98 = 918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.96/1,425.98 = 918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.96x = 1,425.98 × 918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.96x = 1,309,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,477.43/951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.56

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