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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.98, 1,485.72 and 851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.98, 1,485.72 and 851.58 is: 1,275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.98 : 1,485.72 = 851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.98/1,485.72 = 851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.98x = 1,485.72 × 851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.98x = 1,265,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,209.44/991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.44

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