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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.27, 1,485.37 and 969.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.27, 1,485.37 and 969.35 is: 1,446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.27 : 1,485.37 = 969.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.27/1,485.37 = 969.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.27x = 1,485.37 × 969.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.27x = 1,439,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,837.19/995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.69

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