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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.46, 1,437.39 and 994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.46, 1,437.39 and 994.75 is: 1,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.46 : 1,437.39 = 994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.46/1,437.39 = 994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.46x = 1,437.39 × 994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.46x = 1,429,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,840.11/1,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.92

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