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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.18, 1,365.94 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.18, 1,365.94 and 803.88 is: 1,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.18 : 1,365.94 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.18/1,365.94 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.18x = 1,365.94 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.18x = 1,098,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,051.85/990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.94

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