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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,491.48 and 685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,491.48 and 685.26 is: 1,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,491.48 = 685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,491.48 = 685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,491.48 × 685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 1,022,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,051.58/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.89

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