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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,372.50 and 808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,372.50 and 808.65 is: 1,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,372.50 = 808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,372.50 = 808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,372.50 × 808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 1,109,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,872.13/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.51

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