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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.74, 1,486.34 and 747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.74, 1,486.34 and 747.58 is: 1,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.74 : 1,486.34 = 747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.74/1,486.34 = 747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.74x = 1,486.34 × 747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.74x = 1,111,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,158.06/991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.41

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