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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.39, 1,419.36 and 994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.39, 1,419.36 and 994.22 is: 1,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.39 : 1,419.36 = 994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.39/1,419.36 = 994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.39x = 1,419.36 × 994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.39x = 1,411,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,156.10/1,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.20

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