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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.97, 1,828.17 and 995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.97, 1,828.17 and 995.49 is: 1,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.97 : 1,828.17 = 995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.97/1,828.17 = 995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.97x = 1,828.17 × 995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.97x = 1,819,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,924.95/1,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.52

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