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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.88, 1,370.24 and 819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.88, 1,370.24 and 819.08 is: 1,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.88 : 1,370.24 = 819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.88/1,370.24 = 819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.88x = 1,370.24 × 819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.88x = 1,122,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,336.18/991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.52

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