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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.25, 1,488.60 and 750.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.25, 1,488.60 and 750.03 is: 1,122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.25 : 1,488.60 = 750.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.25/1,488.60 = 750.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.25x = 1,488.60 × 750.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.25x = 1,116,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,494.66/994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.96

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