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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.45, 1,487.34 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.45, 1,487.34 and 342.01 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.45 : 1,487.34 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.45/1,487.34 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.45x = 1,487.34 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.45x = 508,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,685.15/991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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