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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.44, 1,485.33 and 882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.44, 1,485.33 and 882.09 is: 1,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.44 : 1,485.33 = 882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.44/1,485.33 = 882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.44x = 1,485.33 × 882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.44x = 1,310,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,194.74/991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.51

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