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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,367.06 and 886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,367.06 and 886.14 is: 1,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,367.06 = 886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,367.06 = 886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,367.06 × 886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 1,211,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,402.12/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.03

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