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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,486.54 and 875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,486.54 and 875.56 is: 1,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,486.54 = 875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,486.54 = 875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,486.54 × 875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 1,301,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,554.96/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.20

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