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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.28, 1,485.96 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.28, 1,485.96 and 683.04 is: 1,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.28 : 1,485.96 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.28/1,485.96 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.28x = 1,485.96 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.28x = 1,014,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,970.12/992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.87

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