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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.16, 1,490.16 and 705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.16, 1,490.16 and 705.80 is: 1,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.16 : 1,490.16 = 705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.16/1,490.16 = 705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.16x = 1,490.16 × 705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.16x = 1,051,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,754.93/994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.93

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