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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.30, 1,485.82 and 837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.30, 1,485.82 and 837.86 is: 1,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.30 : 1,485.82 = 837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.30/1,485.82 = 837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.30x = 1,485.82 × 837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.30x = 1,244,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,913.91/992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.57

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