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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.19, 1,489.47 and 884.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.19, 1,489.47 and 884.84 is: 1,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.19 : 1,489.47 = 884.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.19/1,489.47 = 884.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.19x = 1,489.47 × 884.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.19x = 1,317,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,942.63/994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.64

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