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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.04, 1,396.08 and 994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.04, 1,396.08 and 994.32 is: 1,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.04 : 1,396.08 = 994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.04/1,396.08 = 994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.04x = 1,396.08 × 994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.04x = 1,388,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,150.27/1,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.28

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