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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.04, 1,780.32 and 994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.04, 1,780.32 and 994.08 is: 1,490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.04 : 1,780.32 = 994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.04/1,780.32 = 994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.04x = 1,780.32 × 994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.04x = 1,769,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,780.51/1,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.92

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