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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.77, 1,922.93 and 995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.77, 1,922.93 and 995.48 is: 1,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.77 : 1,922.93 = 995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.77/1,922.93 = 995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.77x = 1,922.93 × 995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.77x = 1,914,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,238.36/1,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.42

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