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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.79, 1,492.18 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.79, 1,492.18 and 670.38 is: 1,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.79 : 1,492.18 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.79/1,492.18 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.79x = 1,492.18 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.79x = 1,000,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,325.95/994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.57

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