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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.14, 1,481.22 and 938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.14, 1,481.22 and 938.25 is: 1,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.14 : 1,481.22 = 938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.14/1,481.22 = 938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.14x = 1,481.22 × 938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.14x = 1,389,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,754.67/994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.95

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