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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.66, 1,951.66 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.66, 1,951.66 and 994.44 is: 1,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.66 : 1,951.66 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.66/1,951.66 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.66x = 1,951.66 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.66x = 1,940,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,808.77/1,413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.90

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