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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,483.86 and 965.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,483.86 and 965.55 is: 1,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,483.86 = 965.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,483.86 = 965.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,483.86 × 965.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 1,432,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,741.02/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.19

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