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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.40, 1,491.60 and 987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.40, 1,491.60 and 987.20 is: 1,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.40 : 1,491.60 = 987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.40/1,491.60 = 987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.40x = 1,491.60 × 987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.40x = 1,472,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,507.52/994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.80

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