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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.66, 2,993.51 and 763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.66, 2,993.51 and 763.13 is: 1,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.66 : 2,993.51 = 763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.66/2,993.51 = 763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.66x = 2,993.51 × 763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.66x = 2,284,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,437.29/1,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.70

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