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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,490.22 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,490.22 and 751.32 is: 1,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,490.22 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,490.22 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,490.22 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 1,119,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,632.09/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.03

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