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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.82, 1,710.28 and 994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.82, 1,710.28 and 994.21 is: 1,490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.82 : 1,710.28 = 994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.82/1,710.28 = 994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.82x = 1,710.28 × 994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.82x = 1,700,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,374.45/1,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.49

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