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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.47, 1,408.38 and 992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.47, 1,408.38 and 992.67 is: 1,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.47 : 1,408.38 = 992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.47/1,408.38 = 992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.47x = 1,408.38 × 992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.47x = 1,398,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,047.57/1,020.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.01

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