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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.48, 1,909.94 and 991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.48, 1,909.94 and 991.82 is: 1,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.48 : 1,909.94 = 991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.48/1,909.94 = 991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.48x = 1,909.94 × 991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.48x = 1,894,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,316.69/1,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.26

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