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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.06, 1,483.81 and 921.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.06, 1,483.81 and 921.77 is: 1,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.06 : 1,483.81 = 921.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.06/1,483.81 = 921.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.06x = 1,483.81 × 921.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.06x = 1,367,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,740.92/994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.92

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