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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.07, 1,491.77 and 810.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.07, 1,491.77 and 810.91 is: 1,218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.07 : 1,491.77 = 810.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.07/1,491.77 = 810.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.07x = 1,491.77 × 810.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.07x = 1,209,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,691.21/993.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.13

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