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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.76, 1,725.45 and 995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.76, 1,725.45 and 995.94 is: 1,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.76 : 1,725.45 = 995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.76/1,725.45 = 995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.76x = 1,725.45 × 995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.76x = 1,718,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,444.67/1,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.02

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