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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.51, 1,487.23 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.51, 1,487.23 and 374.49 is: 561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.51 : 1,487.23 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.51/1,487.23 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.51x = 1,487.23 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.51x = 556,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,951.83/991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.72

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