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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.81, 1,953.36 and 995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.81, 1,953.36 and 995.63 is: 1,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.81 : 1,953.36 = 995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.81/1,953.36 = 995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.81x = 1,953.36 × 995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.81x = 1,944,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,814.05/1,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.94

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