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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,491.74 and 913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,491.74 and 913.51 is: 1,370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,491.74 = 913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,491.74 = 913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,491.74 × 913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 1,362,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,714.23/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.62

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