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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.53, 1,486.89 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.53, 1,486.89 and 375.12 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.53 : 1,486.89 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.53/1,486.89 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.53x = 1,486.89 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.53x = 557,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,762.18/991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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