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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.64, 1,369.81 and 973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.64, 1,369.81 and 973.11 is: 1,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.64 : 1,369.81 = 973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.64/1,369.81 = 973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.64x = 1,369.81 × 973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.64x = 1,332,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,973.38/994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.16

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