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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.88, 1,406.26 and 992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.88, 1,406.26 and 992.20 is: 1,374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.88 : 1,406.26 = 992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.88/1,406.26 = 992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.88x = 1,406.26 × 992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.88x = 1,395,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,291.17/1,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.83

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