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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.20, 1,484.96 and 881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.20, 1,484.96 and 881.84 is: 1,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.20 : 1,484.96 = 881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.20/1,484.96 = 881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.20x = 1,484.96 × 881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.20x = 1,309,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,497.13/991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.12

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