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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.58, 1,653.93 and 990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.58, 1,653.93 and 990.60 is: 1,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.58 : 1,653.93 = 990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.58/1,653.93 = 990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.58x = 1,653.93 × 990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.58x = 1,638,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,383.06/1,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.80

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