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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.19, 1,488.36 and 735.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.19, 1,488.36 and 735.35 is: 1,100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.19 : 1,488.36 = 735.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.19/1,488.36 = 735.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.19x = 1,488.36 × 735.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.19x = 1,094,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,458.08/994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.86

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