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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,486.80 and 662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,486.80 and 662.10 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,486.80 = 662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,486.80 = 662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,486.80 × 662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 984,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,410.28/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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