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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.62, 2,046.84 and 990.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.62, 2,046.84 and 990.79 is: 1,482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.62 : 2,046.84 = 990.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.62/2,046.84 = 990.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.62x = 2,046.84 × 990.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.62x = 2,027,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,979.77/1,367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.86

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