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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.32, 2,017.68 and 990.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.32, 2,017.68 and 990.29 is: 1,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.32 : 2,017.68 = 990.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.32/2,017.68 = 990.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.32x = 2,017.68 × 990.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.32x = 1,998,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,078.24/1,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.38

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