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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.84, 1,484.50 and 845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.84, 1,484.50 and 845.08 is: 1,266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.84 : 1,484.50 = 845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.84/1,484.50 = 845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.84x = 1,484.50 × 845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.84x = 1,254,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,521.26/990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.12

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