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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.18, 1,490.04 and 705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.18, 1,490.04 and 705 is: 1,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.18 : 1,490.04 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.18/1,490.04 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.18x = 1,490.04 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.18x = 1,050,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,478.20/994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.63

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