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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.96, 1,527.95 and 995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.96, 1,527.95 and 995.32 is: 1,367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.96 : 1,527.95 = 995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.96/1,527.95 = 995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.96x = 1,527.95 × 995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.96x = 1,520,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,799.19/1,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.67

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