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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.56, 1,489.65 and 853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.56, 1,489.65 and 853.16 is: 1,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.56 : 1,489.65 = 853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.56/1,489.65 = 853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.56x = 1,489.65 × 853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.56x = 1,270,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,910.32/991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.73

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