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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.36, 1,977.08 and 994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.36, 1,977.08 and 994.95 is: 1,490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.36 : 1,977.08 = 994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.36/1,977.08 = 994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.36x = 1,977.08 × 994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.36x = 1,967,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,090.77/1,319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.95

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