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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,486.37 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,486.37 and 374.81 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,486.37 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,486.37 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,486.37 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 557,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,097.03/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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