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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.20, 1,487.76 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.20, 1,487.76 and 733.56 is: 1,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.20 : 1,487.76 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.20/1,487.76 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.20x = 1,487.76 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.20x = 1,091,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,361.23/994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.73

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