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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.34, 1,367.16 and 817.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.34, 1,367.16 and 817.38 is: 1,126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.34 : 1,367.16 = 817.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.34/1,367.16 = 817.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.34x = 1,367.16 × 817.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.34x = 1,117,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,489.24/992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.12

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