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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.56, 1,753.82 and 994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.56, 1,753.82 and 994.60 is: 1,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.56 : 1,753.82 = 994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.56/1,753.82 = 994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.56x = 1,753.82 × 994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.56x = 1,744,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,349.37/1,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.01

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