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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,317.24 and 851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,317.24 and 851.24 is: 1,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,317.24 = 851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,317.24 = 851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,317.24 × 851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 1,121,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,280.79/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.22

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