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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.22, 1,483.60 and 731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.22, 1,483.60 and 731.12 is: 1,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.22 : 1,483.60 = 731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.22/1,483.60 = 731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.22x = 1,483.60 × 731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.22x = 1,084,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,689.63/991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.30

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