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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.31, 2,659.32 and 995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.31, 2,659.32 and 995.28 is: 1,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.31 : 2,659.32 = 995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.31/2,659.32 = 995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.31x = 2,659.32 × 995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.31x = 2,646,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,768.01/1,775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.88

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