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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,488.30 and 846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,488.30 and 846.94 is: 1,270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,488.30 = 846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,488.30 = 846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,488.30 × 846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 1,260,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,500.80/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.44

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