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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.24, 1,486.10 and 787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.24, 1,486.10 and 787.47 is: 1,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.24 : 1,486.10 = 787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.24/1,486.10 = 787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.24x = 1,486.10 × 787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.24x = 1,170,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,259.49/995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.86

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