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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.42, 2,023.32 and 994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.42, 2,023.32 and 994.80 is: 1,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.42 : 2,023.32 = 994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.42/2,023.32 = 994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.42x = 2,023.32 × 994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.42x = 2,012,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,798.74/1,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.66

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