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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,366.50 and 741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,366.50 and 741.07 is: 1,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,366.50 = 741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,366.50 = 741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,366.50 × 741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 1,012,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,672.16/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.70

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