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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.64, 1,909.55 and 991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.64, 1,909.55 and 991.98 is: 1,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.64 : 1,909.55 = 991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.64/1,909.55 = 991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.64x = 1,909.55 × 991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.64x = 1,894,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,237.89/1,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.05

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