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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.98, 2,350.44 and 994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.98, 2,350.44 and 994.91 is: 1,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.98 : 2,350.44 = 994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.98/2,350.44 = 994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.98x = 2,350.44 × 994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.98x = 2,338,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,464.51/1,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.16

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