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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.27, 2,414.90 and 994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.27, 2,414.90 and 994.05 is: 1,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.27 : 2,414.90 = 994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.27/2,414.90 = 994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.27x = 2,414.90 × 994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.27x = 2,400,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,531.35/1,750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.52

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