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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.99, 1,674.81 and 990.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.99, 1,674.81 and 990.86 is: 1,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.99 : 1,674.81 = 990.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.99/1,674.81 = 990.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.99x = 1,674.81 × 990.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.99x = 1,659,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,502.24/1,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.24

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