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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.60, 1,483.77 and 807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.60, 1,483.77 and 807.12 is: 1,208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.60 : 1,483.77 = 807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.60/1,483.77 = 807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.60x = 1,483.77 × 807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.60x = 1,197,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,580.44/990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.94

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