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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,493.22 and 753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,493.22 and 753.16 is: 1,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,493.22 = 753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,493.22 = 753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,493.22 × 753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 1,124,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,633.58/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.11

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