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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.38, 1,493.43 and 913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.38, 1,493.43 and 913.11 is: 1,371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.38 : 1,493.43 = 913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.38/1,493.43 = 913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.38x = 1,493.43 × 913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.38x = 1,363,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,665.87/994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.37

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