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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.54, 1,494.22 and 877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.54, 1,494.22 and 877.90 is: 1,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.54 : 1,494.22 = 877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.54/1,494.22 = 877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.54x = 1,494.22 × 877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.54x = 1,311,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,775.74/994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.98

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