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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.43, 1,954.73 and 990.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.43, 1,954.73 and 990.74 is: 1,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.43 : 1,954.73 = 990.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.43/1,954.73 = 990.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.43x = 1,954.73 × 990.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.43x = 1,936,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,629.20/1,304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.66

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