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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,486.40 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,486.40 and 341.75 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,486.40 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,486.40 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,486.40 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 507,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,968.06/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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