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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,484.74 and 926.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,484.74 and 926.41 is: 1,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,484.74 = 926.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,484.74 = 926.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,484.74 × 926.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 1,375,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,477.98/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.46

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