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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.46, 2,110.23 and 990.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.46, 2,110.23 and 990.39 is: 1,485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.46 : 2,110.23 = 990.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.46/2,110.23 = 990.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.46x = 2,110.23 × 990.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.46x = 2,089,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,950.69/1,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.97

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