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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,399.83 and 999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,399.83 and 999.90 is: 1,380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,399.83 = 999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,399.83 = 999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,399.83 × 999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 1,399,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,690.02/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.94

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