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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,485.03 and 715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,485.03 and 715.53 is: 1,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,485.03 = 715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,485.03 = 715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,485.03 × 715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 1,062,583.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,583.52/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.02

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