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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.82, 1,483.80 and 681.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.82, 1,483.80 and 681.81 is: 1,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.82 : 1,483.80 = 681.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.82/1,483.80 = 681.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.82x = 1,483.80 × 681.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.82x = 1,011,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,669.68/990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.04

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