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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.04, 1,486.68 and 905.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.04, 1,486.68 and 905.47 is: 1,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.04 : 1,486.68 = 905.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.04/1,486.68 = 905.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.04x = 1,486.68 × 905.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.04x = 1,346,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,144.14/992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.95

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