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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,489.19 and 847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,489.19 and 847.22 is: 1,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,489.19 = 847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,489.19 = 847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,489.19 × 847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 1,261,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,668.25/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.21

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