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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,483.35 and 681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,483.35 and 681.02 is: 1,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,483.35 = 681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,483.35 = 681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,483.35 × 681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 1,010,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,183.60/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.38

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