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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.67, 2,993.60 and 763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.67, 2,993.60 and 763.17 is: 1,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.67 : 2,993.60 = 763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.67/2,993.60 = 763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.67x = 2,993.60 × 763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.67x = 2,284,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,625.71/1,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.79

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