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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.05, 1,494.72 and 751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.05, 1,494.72 and 751.59 is: 1,130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.05 : 1,494.72 = 751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.05/1,494.72 = 751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.05x = 1,494.72 × 751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.05x = 1,123,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,416.60/994.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.14

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