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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.26, 1,616.18 and 994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.26, 1,616.18 and 994.93 is: 1,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.26 : 1,616.18 = 994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.26/1,616.18 = 994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.26x = 1,616.18 × 994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.26x = 1,607,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,988.84/1,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.87

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