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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.11, 1,482.32 and 913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.11, 1,482.32 and 913.56 is: 1,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.11 : 1,482.32 = 913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.11/1,482.32 = 913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.11x = 1,482.32 × 913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.11x = 1,354,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,183.69/990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.72

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