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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,483.85 and 860.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,483.85 and 860.46 is: 1,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,483.85 = 860.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,483.85 = 860.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,483.85 × 860.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 1,276,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,790.16/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.48

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