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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.79, 2,057.53 and 995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.79, 2,057.53 and 995.08 is: 1,372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.79 : 2,057.53 = 995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.79/2,057.53 = 995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.79x = 2,057.53 × 995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.79x = 2,047,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,406.95/1,491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.45

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