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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.44, 1,370.88 and 862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.44, 1,370.88 and 862.60 is: 1,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.44 : 1,370.88 = 862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.44/1,370.88 = 862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.44x = 1,370.88 × 862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.44x = 1,182,521.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,521.09/995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.94

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