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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,487.16 and 885.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,487.16 and 885.45 is: 1,324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,487.16 = 885.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,487.16 = 885.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,487.16 × 885.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 1,316,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,805.82/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.27

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