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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,478.37 and 951.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,478.37 and 951.42 is: 1,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,478.37 = 951.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,478.37 = 951.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,478.37 × 951.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 1,406,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,550.79/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.12

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