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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.19, 1,484.43 and 994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.19, 1,484.43 and 994.17 is: 1,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.19 : 1,484.43 = 994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.19/1,484.43 = 994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.19x = 1,484.43 × 994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.19x = 1,475,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,777.61/1,076.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.30

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