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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.98, 1,371.78 and 869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.98, 1,371.78 and 869.52 is: 1,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.98 : 1,371.78 = 869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.98/1,371.78 = 869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.98x = 1,371.78 × 869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.98x = 1,192,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,790.15/994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.81

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