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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.76, 1,484.54 and 853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.76, 1,484.54 and 853.16 is: 1,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.76 : 1,484.54 = 853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.76/1,484.54 = 853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.76x = 1,484.54 × 853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.76x = 1,266,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,550.15/990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.36

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