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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.78, 1,812.93 and 995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.78, 1,812.93 and 995.32 is: 1,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.78 : 1,812.93 = 995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.78/1,812.93 = 995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.78x = 1,812.93 × 995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.78x = 1,804,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,445.49/1,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.32

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