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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.90, 1,369.94 and 951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.90, 1,369.94 and 951.16 is: 1,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.90 : 1,369.94 = 951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.90/1,369.94 = 951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.90x = 1,369.94 × 951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.90x = 1,303,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,031.87/996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.09

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