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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.88, 1,407.36 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.88, 1,407.36 and 995.52 is: 1,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.88 : 1,407.36 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.88/1,407.36 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.88x = 1,407.36 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.88x = 1,401,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,055.03/1,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.72

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