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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.76, 1,805.37 and 994.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.76, 1,805.37 and 994.00 is: 1,370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.76 : 1,805.37 = 994.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.76/1,805.37 = 994.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.76x = 1,805.37 × 994.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.76x = 1,794,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,528.75/1,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.12

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