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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,490.16 and 735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,490.16 and 735.32 is: 1,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,490.16 = 735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,490.16 = 735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,490.16 × 735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 1,095,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,744.45/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.47

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