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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.84, 2,992.14 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.84, 2,992.14 and 763.02 is: 1,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.84 : 2,992.14 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.84/2,992.14 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.84x = 2,992.14 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.84x = 2,283,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,062.66/1,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.91

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