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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.88, 1,711.87 and 995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.88, 1,711.87 and 995.27 is: 1,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.88 : 1,711.87 = 995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.88/1,711.87 = 995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.88x = 1,711.87 × 995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.88x = 1,703,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,772.85/1,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.08

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