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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.07, 1,967.68 and 990.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.07, 1,967.68 and 990.07 is: 1,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.07 : 1,967.68 = 990.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.07/1,967.68 = 990.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.07x = 1,967.68 × 990.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.07x = 1,948,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,140.94/1,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.52

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