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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.07, 1,368.23 and 860.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.07, 1,368.23 and 860.85 is: 1,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.07 : 1,368.23 = 860.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.07/1,368.23 = 860.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.07x = 1,368.23 × 860.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.07x = 1,177,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,836.49/992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.25

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