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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.26, 1,643.61 and 994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.26, 1,643.61 and 994.46 is: 1,372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.26 : 1,643.61 = 994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.26/1,643.61 = 994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.26x = 1,643.61 × 994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.26x = 1,634,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,504.40/1,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.08

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