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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.70, 1,647.30 and 994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.70, 1,647.30 and 994.06 is: 1,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.70 : 1,647.30 = 994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.70/1,647.30 = 994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.70x = 1,647.30 × 994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.70x = 1,637,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,515.04/1,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.10

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