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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,365.48 and 921.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,365.48 and 921.73 is: 1,270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,365.48 = 921.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,365.48 = 921.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,365.48 × 921.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 1,258,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,603.88/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.14

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