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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.10, 1,485.15 and 681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.10, 1,485.15 and 681.02 is: 1,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.10 : 1,485.15 = 681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.10/1,485.15 = 681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.10x = 1,485.15 × 681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.10x = 1,011,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,416.85/990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.53

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