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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,366.07 and 867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,366.07 and 867.04 is: 1,193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,366.07 = 867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,366.07 = 867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,366.07 × 867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 1,184,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,436.09/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.87

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