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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,492.80 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,492.80 and 670.48 is: 1,005.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,492.80 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,492.80 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,492.80 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 1,000,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,892.54/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.03

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