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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790.94, 2,471.25 and 994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790.94, 2,471.25 and 994.32 is: 1,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790.94 : 2,471.25 = 994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790.94/2,471.25 = 994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790.94x = 2,471.25 × 994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790.94x = 2,457,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,213.30/1,790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.02

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