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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.34, 1,445.85 and 995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.34, 1,445.85 and 995.73 is: 1,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.34 : 1,445.85 = 995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.34/1,445.85 = 995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.34x = 1,445.85 × 995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.34x = 1,439,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,676.22/1,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.92

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