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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,396.57 and 992.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,396.57 and 992.33 is: 1,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,396.57 = 992.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,396.57 = 992.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,396.57 × 992.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 1,385,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,858.31/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.27

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