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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.38, 1,491.66 and 933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.38, 1,491.66 and 933.72 is: 1,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.38 : 1,491.66 = 933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.38/1,491.66 = 933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.38x = 1,491.66 × 933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.38x = 1,392,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,792.78/994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.66

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