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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,485 and 818.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,485 and 818.16 is: 1,225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,485 = 818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,485 = 818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,485 × 818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 1,214,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,967.60/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.83

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