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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.55, 1,485.84 and 795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.55, 1,485.84 and 795.53 is: 1,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.55 : 1,485.84 = 795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.55/1,485.84 = 795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.55x = 1,485.84 × 795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.55x = 1,182,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,030.30/991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.10

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