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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,371.70 and 976.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,371.70 and 976.51 is: 1,350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,371.70 = 976.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,371.70 = 976.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,371.70 × 976.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 1,339,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,478.77/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.14

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