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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.32, 1,483.80 and 845.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.32, 1,483.80 and 845.36 is: 1,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.32 : 1,483.80 = 845.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.32/1,483.80 = 845.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.32x = 1,483.80 × 845.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.32x = 1,254,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,345.17/990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.61

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