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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.74, 1,716 and 992.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.74, 1,716 and 992.87 is: 1,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.74 : 1,716 = 992.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.74/1,716 = 992.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.74x = 1,716 × 992.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.74x = 1,703,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,756.34/1,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.87

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