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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.23, 1,486.88 and 885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.23, 1,486.88 and 885.19 is: 1,323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.23 : 1,486.88 = 885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.23/1,486.88 = 885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.23x = 1,486.88 × 885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.23x = 1,316,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,171.31/994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.81

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