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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.45, 1,396.22 and 992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.45, 1,396.22 and 992.08 is: 1,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.45 : 1,396.22 = 992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.45/1,396.22 = 992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.45x = 1,396.22 × 992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.45x = 1,385,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,160.93/1,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.92

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