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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.88, 1,490.40 and 913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.88, 1,490.40 and 913.28 is: 1,368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.88 : 1,490.40 = 913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.88/1,490.40 = 913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.88x = 1,490.40 × 913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.88x = 1,361,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,152.51/994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.16

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