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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.54, 1,485.94 and 904.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.54, 1,485.94 and 904.97 is: 1,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.54 : 1,485.94 = 904.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.54/1,485.94 = 904.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.54x = 1,485.94 × 904.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.54x = 1,344,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,719.17/991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.20

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