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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.22, 1,958.51 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.22, 1,958.51 and 994.44 is: 1,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.22 : 1,958.51 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.22/1,958.51 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.22x = 1,958.51 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.22x = 1,947,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,630.51/1,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.32

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