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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.76, 1,907.62 and 990.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.76, 1,907.62 and 990.36 is: 1,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.76 : 1,907.62 = 990.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.76/1,907.62 = 990.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.76x = 1,907.62 × 990.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.76x = 1,889,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,230.54/1,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.28

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