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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.64, 2,663.45 and 995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.64, 2,663.45 and 995.27 is: 1,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.64 : 2,663.45 = 995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.64/2,663.45 = 995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.64x = 2,663.45 × 995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.64x = 2,650,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,851.88/1,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.90

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