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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.72, 1,888.11 and 995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.72, 1,888.11 and 995.10 is: 1,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.72 : 1,888.11 = 995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.72/1,888.11 = 995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.72x = 1,888.11 × 995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.72x = 1,878,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,858.26/1,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.71

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