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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,490.10 and 704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,490.10 and 704.50 is: 1,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,490.10 = 704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,490.10 = 704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,490.10 × 704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 1,049,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,775.45/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.60

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