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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.04, 1,370.47 and 855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.04, 1,370.47 and 855.64 is: 1,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.04 : 1,370.47 = 855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.04/1,370.47 = 855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.04x = 1,370.47 × 855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.04x = 1,172,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,630.13/994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.66

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