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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.22, 1,821.62 and 990.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.22, 1,821.62 and 990.14 is: 1,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.22 : 1,821.62 = 990.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.22/1,821.62 = 990.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.22x = 1,821.62 × 990.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.22x = 1,803,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,652.19/1,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.14

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