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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.28, 1,429.14 and 851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.28, 1,429.14 and 851.36 is: 1,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.28 : 1,429.14 = 851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.28/1,429.14 = 851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.28x = 1,429.14 × 851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.28x = 1,216,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,712.63/955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.67

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