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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.19, 1,360.35 and 974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.19, 1,360.35 and 974.64 is: 1,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.19 : 1,360.35 = 974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.19/1,360.35 = 974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.19x = 1,360.35 × 974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.19x = 1,325,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,851.52/992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.29

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