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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,374.74 and 890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,374.74 and 890.51 is: 1,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,374.74 = 890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,374.74 = 890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,374.74 × 890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 1,224,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,211.73/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.62

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