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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467, 2,024.16 and 994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467, 2,024.16 and 994.98 is: 1,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467 : 2,024.16 = 994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467/2,024.16 = 994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467x = 2,024.16 × 994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467x = 2,013,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,998.72/1,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.87

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