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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,486.32 and 914.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,486.32 and 914.38 is: 1,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,486.32 = 914.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,486.32 = 914.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,486.32 × 914.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 1,359,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,054.14/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.10

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