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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.01, 1,482.27 and 964.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.01, 1,482.27 and 964.49 is: 1,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.01 : 1,482.27 = 964.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.01/1,482.27 = 964.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.01x = 1,482.27 × 964.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.01x = 1,429,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,623.56/991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.59

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