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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.54, 1,487.31 and 786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.54, 1,487.31 and 786.76 is: 1,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.54 : 1,487.31 = 786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.54/1,487.31 = 786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.54x = 1,487.31 × 786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.54x = 1,170,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,148.36/990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.33

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