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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.12, 1,483.02 and 700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.12, 1,483.02 and 700.68 is: 1,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.12 : 1,483.02 = 700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.12/1,483.02 = 700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.12x = 1,483.02 × 700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.12x = 1,039,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,122.45/990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.49

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