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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.30, 1,791.45 and 999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.30, 1,791.45 and 999.90 is: 1,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.30 : 1,791.45 = 999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.30/1,791.45 = 999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.30x = 1,791.45 × 999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.30x = 1,791,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,270.86/1,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.85

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