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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,483.98 and 682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,483.98 and 682.12 is: 1,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,483.98 = 682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,483.98 = 682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,483.98 × 682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 1,012,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,252.44/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.45

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