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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,491.72 and 685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,491.72 and 685.40 is: 1,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,491.72 = 685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,491.72 = 685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,491.72 × 685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 1,022,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,414.86/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.09

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