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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,371.57 and 854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,371.57 and 854.64 is: 1,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,371.57 = 854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,371.57 = 854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,371.57 × 854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 1,172,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,198.58/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.33

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