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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.22, 1,953.68 and 995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.22, 1,953.68 and 995.93 is: 1,374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.22 : 1,953.68 = 995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.22/1,953.68 = 995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.22x = 1,953.68 × 995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.22x = 1,945,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,728.52/1,415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.86

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