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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.86, 1,488.99 and 952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.86, 1,488.99 and 952.71 is: 1,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.86 : 1,488.99 = 952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.86/1,488.99 = 952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.86x = 1,488.99 × 952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.86x = 1,418,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,575.66/991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.22

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