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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.51, 1,945.62 and 990.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.51, 1,945.62 and 990.83 is: 1,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.51 : 1,945.62 = 990.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.51/1,945.62 = 990.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.51x = 1,945.62 × 990.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.51x = 1,927,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,783.53/1,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.72

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