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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.34, 1,492.43 and 669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.34, 1,492.43 and 669.94 is: 1,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.34 : 1,492.43 = 669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.34/1,492.43 = 669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.34x = 1,492.43 × 669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.34x = 999,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,831.47/994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.52

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