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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,486.04 and 812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,486.04 and 812.90 is: 1,213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,486.04 = 812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,486.04 = 812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,486.04 × 812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 1,208,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,001.92/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.88

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