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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.52, 1,829.62 and 995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.52, 1,829.62 and 995.44 is: 1,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.52 : 1,829.62 = 995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.52/1,829.62 = 995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.52x = 1,829.62 × 995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.52x = 1,821,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,276.93/1,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.05

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