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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.34, 2,104.22 and 994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.34, 2,104.22 and 994.10 is: 1,491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.34 : 2,104.22 = 994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.34/2,104.22 = 994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.34x = 2,104.22 × 994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.34x = 2,091,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,797.07/1,402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.65

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