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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.42, 1,486.14 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.42, 1,486.14 and 341.74 is: 512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.42 : 1,486.14 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.42/1,486.14 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.42x = 1,486.14 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.42x = 507,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,873.48/991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.27

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