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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.80, 1,484.19 and 731.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.80, 1,484.19 and 731.18 is: 1,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.80 : 1,484.19 = 731.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.80/1,484.19 = 731.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.80x = 1,484.19 × 731.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.80x = 1,085,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,213.75/991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.19

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