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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.17, 1,483.08 and 924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.17, 1,483.08 and 924.29 is: 1,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.17 : 1,483.08 = 924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.17/1,483.08 = 924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.17x = 1,483.08 × 924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.17x = 1,370,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,796.01/990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.40

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