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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.90, 1,486.35 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.90, 1,486.35 and 683.10 is: 1,024.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.90 : 1,486.35 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.90/1,486.35 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.90x = 1,486.35 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.90x = 1,015,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,325.69/990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.65

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