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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.60, 1,487.40 and 809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.60, 1,487.40 and 809.20 is: 1,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.60 : 1,487.40 = 809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.60/1,487.40 = 809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.60x = 1,487.40 × 809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.60x = 1,203,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,604.08/991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.80

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