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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.65, 1,372.99 and 854.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.65, 1,372.99 and 854.21 is: 1,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.65 : 1,372.99 = 854.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.65/1,372.99 = 854.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.65x = 1,372.99 × 854.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.65x = 1,172,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,812.79/994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.12

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