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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.46, 2,992.05 and 607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.46, 2,992.05 and 607.64 is: 911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.46 : 2,992.05 = 607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.46/2,992.05 = 607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.46x = 2,992.05 × 607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.46x = 1,818,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,089.26/1,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.57

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