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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.10, 1,888.17 and 995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.10, 1,888.17 and 995.74 is: 1,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.10 : 1,888.17 = 995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.10/1,888.17 = 995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.10x = 1,888.17 × 995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.10x = 1,880,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,111.98/1,367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.26

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