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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,364.51 and 833.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,364.51 and 833.13 is: 1,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,364.51 = 833.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,364.51 = 833.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,364.51 × 833.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 1,136,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,815.17/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.72

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