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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.92, 2,015.51 and 996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.92, 2,015.51 and 996.03 is: 1,488.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.92 : 2,015.51 = 996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.92/2,015.51 = 996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.92x = 2,015.51 × 996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.92x = 2,007,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,503.45/1,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.23

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