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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.88, 1,977.67 and 995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.88, 1,977.67 and 995.26 is: 1,490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.88 : 1,977.67 = 995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.88/1,977.67 = 995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.88x = 1,977.67 × 995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.88x = 1,968,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,295.84/1,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.14

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