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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.59, 1,485.56 and 925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.59, 1,485.56 and 925.88 is: 1,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.59 : 1,485.56 = 925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.59/1,485.56 = 925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.59x = 1,485.56 × 925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.59x = 1,375,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,445.18/990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.52

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