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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.36, 2,067.12 and 994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.36, 2,067.12 and 994.45 is: 1,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.36 : 2,067.12 = 994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.36/2,067.12 = 994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.36x = 2,067.12 × 994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.36x = 2,055,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,642.32/1,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.93

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