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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,490.40 and 811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,490.40 and 811.20 is: 1,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,490.40 = 811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,490.40 = 811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,490.40 × 811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 1,209,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,012.48/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.80

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