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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.52, 1,839.60 and 994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.52, 1,839.60 and 994.56 is: 1,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.52 : 1,839.60 = 994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.52/1,839.60 = 994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.52x = 1,839.60 × 994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.52x = 1,829,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,592.58/1,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.35

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