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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.03, 1,991.84 and 995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.03, 1,991.84 and 995.13 is: 1,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.03 : 1,991.84 = 995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.03/1,991.84 = 995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.03x = 1,991.84 × 995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.03x = 1,982,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,134.76/1,443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.59

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