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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.65, 2,043.19 and 994.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.65, 2,043.19 and 994.89 is: 1,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.65 : 2,043.19 = 994.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.65/2,043.19 = 994.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.65x = 2,043.19 × 994.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.65x = 2,032,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,749.30/1,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.58

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