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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.25, 1,490.14 and 751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.25, 1,490.14 and 751.04 is: 1,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.25 : 1,490.14 = 751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.25/1,490.14 = 751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.25x = 1,490.14 × 751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.25x = 1,119,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,153.82/995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.49

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