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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.49, 1,486.18 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.49, 1,486.18 and 374.93 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.49 : 1,486.18 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.49/1,486.18 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.49x = 1,486.18 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.49x = 557,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,213.47/991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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