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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.83, 1,910.34 and 991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.83, 1,910.34 and 991.17 is: 1,367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.83 : 1,910.34 = 991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.83/1,910.34 = 991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.83x = 1,910.34 × 991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.83x = 1,893,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,471.70/1,384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.30

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