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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.44, 1,490.42 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.44, 1,490.42 and 751.23 is: 1,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.44 : 1,490.42 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.44/1,490.42 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.44x = 1,490.42 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.44x = 1,119,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,644.51/995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.77

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