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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.35, 1,490.22 and 832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.35, 1,490.22 and 832.16 is: 1,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.35 : 1,490.22 = 832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.35/1,490.22 = 832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.35x = 1,490.22 × 832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.35x = 1,240,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,105.20/993.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.40

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