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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.16, 1,488.24 and 683.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.16, 1,488.24 and 683.09 is: 1,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.16 : 1,488.24 = 683.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.16/1,488.24 = 683.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.16x = 1,488.24 × 683.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.16x = 1,016,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,594.42/992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.63

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