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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.51, 2,064.10 and 991.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.51, 2,064.10 and 991.38 is: 1,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.51 : 2,064.10 = 991.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.51/2,064.10 = 991.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.51x = 2,064.10 × 991.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.51x = 2,046,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,307.46/1,495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.30

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