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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.99, 1,544.73 and 994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.99, 1,544.73 and 994.09 is: 1,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.99 : 1,544.73 = 994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.99/1,544.73 = 994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.99x = 1,544.73 × 994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.99x = 1,535,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,600.65/1,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.08

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