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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.56, 1,484.80 and 886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.56, 1,484.80 and 886.40 is: 1,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.56 : 1,484.80 = 886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.56/1,484.80 = 886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.56x = 1,484.80 × 886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.56x = 1,316,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,126.72/994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.33

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