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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,484.28 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,484.28 and 795.84 is: 1,192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,484.28 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,484.28 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,484.28 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 1,181,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,249.40/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.57

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