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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.28, 2,992.80 and 763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.28, 2,992.80 and 763.30 is: 1,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.28 : 2,992.80 = 763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.28/2,992.80 = 763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.28x = 2,992.80 × 763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.28x = 2,284,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,404.24/1,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.90

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