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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.75, 1,663.97 and 990.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.75, 1,663.97 and 990.25 is: 1,482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.75 : 1,663.97 = 990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.75/1,663.97 = 990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.75x = 1,663.97 × 990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.75x = 1,647,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,737.18/1,111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.11

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