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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,492.81 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,492.81 and 703.12 is: 1,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,492.81 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,492.81 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,492.81 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 1,049,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,613.59/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.85

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