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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.68, 1,545.90 and 994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.68, 1,545.90 and 994.74 is: 1,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.68 : 1,545.90 = 994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.68/1,545.90 = 994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.68x = 1,545.90 × 994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.68x = 1,537,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,768.57/1,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.17

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