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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.90, 1,486.90 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.90, 1,486.90 and 342.46 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.90 : 1,486.90 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.90/1,486.90 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.90x = 1,486.90 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.90x = 509,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,203.77/991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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