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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,372.74 and 828.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,372.74 and 828.57 is: 1,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.62 : 1,372.74 = 828.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.62/1,372.74 = 828.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.62x = 1,372.74 × 828.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.62x = 1,137,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,411.18/994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.56

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