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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,485.07 and 933.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,485.07 and 933.39 is: 1,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,485.07 = 933.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,485.07 = 933.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,485.07 × 933.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 1,386,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,147.15/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.18

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