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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.39, 1,907.83 and 990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.39, 1,907.83 and 990.73 is: 1,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.39 : 1,907.83 = 990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.39/1,907.83 = 990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.39x = 1,907.83 × 990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.39x = 1,890,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,144.42/1,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.33

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