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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.38, 1,493.73 and 987.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.38, 1,493.73 and 987.68 is: 1,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.38 : 1,493.73 = 987.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.38/1,493.73 = 987.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.38x = 1,493.73 × 987.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.38x = 1,475,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,330.98/995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.18

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