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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,367.51 and 972.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,367.51 and 972.66 is: 1,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,367.51 = 972.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,367.51 = 972.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,367.51 × 972.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 1,330,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,122.28/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.71

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