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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.51, 1,487.45 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.51, 1,487.45 and 375.40 is: 563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.51 : 1,487.45 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.51/1,487.45 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.51x = 1,487.45 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.51x = 558,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,388.73/991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.17

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