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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.32, 2,057.68 and 994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.32, 2,057.68 and 994.23 is: 1,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.32 : 2,057.68 = 994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.32/2,057.68 = 994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.32x = 2,057.68 × 994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.32x = 2,045,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,807.19/1,491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.81

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