Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.16, 1,370 and 745.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994.16, 1,370 and 745.76 is: 1,027.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994.16 : 1,370 = 745.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994.16/1,370 = 745.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994.16x = 1,370 × 745.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994.16x = 1,021,691.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,691.20/994.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027.69
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