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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.06, 2,095.37 and 994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.06, 2,095.37 and 994.13 is: 1,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.06 : 2,095.37 = 994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.06/2,095.37 = 994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.06x = 2,095.37 × 994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.06x = 2,083,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,070.18/1,518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.19

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