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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.24, 1,485.18 and 701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.24, 1,485.18 and 701.26 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.24 : 1,485.18 = 701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.24/1,485.18 = 701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.24x = 1,485.18 × 701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.24x = 1,041,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,497.33/991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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