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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,491.62 and 670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,491.62 and 670.01 is: 1,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,491.62 = 670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,491.62 = 670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,491.62 × 670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 999,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,389.51/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.01

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