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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,488.15 and 939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,488.15 and 939.30 is: 1,408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,488.15 = 939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,488.15 = 939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,488.15 × 939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 1,397,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,819.30/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.95

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