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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,493.42 and 913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,493.42 and 913.10 is: 1,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,493.42 = 913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,493.42 = 913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,493.42 × 913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 1,363,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,640.97/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.36

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