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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.48, 1,484.72 and 715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.48, 1,484.72 and 715.90 is: 1,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.48 : 1,484.72 = 715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.48/1,484.72 = 715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.48x = 1,484.72 × 715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.48x = 1,062,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,911.05/990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.13

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