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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.96, 1,670.52 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.96, 1,670.52 and 994.44 is: 1,487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.96 : 1,670.52 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.96/1,670.52 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.96x = 1,670.52 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.96x = 1,661,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,234.85/1,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.28

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