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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.96, 1,431.18 and 880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.96, 1,431.18 and 880.68 is: 1,324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.96 : 1,431.18 = 880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.96/1,431.18 = 880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.96x = 1,431.18 × 880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.96x = 1,260,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,411.60/951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.02

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