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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.87, 1,370.59 and 807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.87, 1,370.59 and 807.10 is: 1,113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.87 : 1,370.59 = 807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.87/1,370.59 = 807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.87x = 1,370.59 × 807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.87x = 1,106,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,197.74/993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.02

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