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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.12, 1,486.36 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.12, 1,486.36 and 341.68 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.12 : 1,486.36 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.12/1,486.36 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.12x = 1,486.36 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.12x = 507,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,859.48/991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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