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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.72, 2,992.80 and 762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.72, 2,992.80 and 762.72 is: 1,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.72 : 2,992.80 = 762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.72/2,992.80 = 762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.72x = 2,992.80 × 762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.72x = 2,282,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,668.42/1,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.78

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