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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.91, 1,713.26 and 991.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.91, 1,713.26 and 991.37 is: 1,483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.91 : 1,713.26 = 991.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.91/1,713.26 = 991.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.91x = 1,713.26 × 991.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.91x = 1,698,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,468.48/1,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.49

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