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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.34, 1,566.97 and 999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.34, 1,566.97 and 999.30 is: 1,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.34 : 1,566.97 = 999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.34/1,566.97 = 999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.34x = 1,566.97 × 999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.34x = 1,565,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,873.12/1,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.82

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