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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,371.36 and 819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,371.36 and 819.36 is: 1,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,371.36 = 819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,371.36 = 819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,371.36 × 819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 1,123,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,637.53/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.06

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