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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.63, 2,993.29 and 763.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.63, 2,993.29 and 763.01 is: 1,144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.63 : 2,993.29 = 763.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.63/2,993.29 = 763.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.63x = 2,993.29 × 763.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.63x = 2,283,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,910.20/1,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.46

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