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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.68, 1,396.87 and 995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.68, 1,396.87 and 995.53 is: 1,374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.68 : 1,396.87 = 995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.68/1,396.87 = 995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.68x = 1,396.87 × 995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.68x = 1,390,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,625.99/1,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.57

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