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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,490.22 and 774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,490.22 and 774.54 is: 1,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,490.22 = 774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,490.22 = 774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,490.22 × 774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 1,154,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,235.00/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.41

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