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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.09, 1,371.74 and 837.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.09, 1,371.74 and 837.14 is: 1,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.09 : 1,371.74 = 837.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.09/1,371.74 = 837.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.09x = 1,371.74 × 837.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.09x = 1,148,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,327.38/995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.00

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