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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.53, 1,374.27 and 946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.53, 1,374.27 and 946.47 is: 1,307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.53 : 1,374.27 = 946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.53/1,374.27 = 946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.53x = 1,374.27 × 946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.53x = 1,300,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,705.33/994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.86

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