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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.34, 1,862.46 and 994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.34, 1,862.46 and 994.97 is: 1,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.34 : 1,862.46 = 994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.34/1,862.46 = 994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.34x = 1,862.46 × 994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.34x = 1,853,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,096.48/1,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.36

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