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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,488.70 and 859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,488.70 and 859.56 is: 1,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,488.70 = 859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,488.70 = 859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,488.70 × 859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 1,279,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,626.97/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.16

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