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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.13, 1,490.94 and 887.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.13, 1,490.94 and 887.88 is: 1,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.13 : 1,490.94 = 887.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.13/1,490.94 = 887.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.13x = 1,490.94 × 887.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.13x = 1,323,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,775.81/995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.25

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