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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.76, 2,991.39 and 678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.76, 2,991.39 and 678.28 is: 1,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.76 : 2,991.39 = 678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.76/2,991.39 = 678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.76x = 2,991.39 × 678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.76x = 2,028,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,996.16/1,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.66

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