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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.64, 1,489.54 and 911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.64, 1,489.54 and 911.62 is: 1,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.64 : 1,489.54 = 911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.64/1,489.54 = 911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.64x = 1,489.54 × 911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.64x = 1,357,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,894.45/993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.59

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