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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.82, 1,845.75 and 990.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.82, 1,845.75 and 990.34 is: 1,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.82 : 1,845.75 = 990.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.82/1,845.75 = 990.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.82x = 1,845.75 × 990.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.82x = 1,827,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,920.06/1,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.32

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