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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.62, 1,487.79 and 810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.62, 1,487.79 and 810.18 is: 1,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.62 : 1,487.79 = 810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.62/1,487.79 = 810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.62x = 1,487.79 × 810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.62x = 1,205,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,377.70/991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.56

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