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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.39, 2,994.33 and 762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.39, 2,994.33 and 762.90 is: 1,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.39 : 2,994.33 = 762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.39/2,994.33 = 762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.39x = 2,994.33 × 762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.39x = 2,284,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,370.54/1,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.83

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