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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.59, 2,104.59 and 994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.59, 2,104.59 and 994.35 is: 1,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.59 : 2,104.59 = 994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.59/2,104.59 = 994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.59x = 2,104.59 × 994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.59x = 2,092,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,699.07/1,402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.02

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