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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.28, 1,482.41 and 943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.28, 1,482.41 and 943.24 is: 1,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.28 : 1,482.41 = 943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.28/1,482.41 = 943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.28x = 1,482.41 × 943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.28x = 1,398,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,268.41/995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.90

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