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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.11, 1,379.57 and 894.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.11, 1,379.57 and 894.01 is: 1,234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.11 : 1,379.57 = 894.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.11/1,379.57 = 894.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.11x = 1,379.57 × 894.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.11x = 1,233,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,349.38/999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.45

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