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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.44, 1,480.55 and 979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.44, 1,480.55 and 979.48 is: 1,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.44 : 1,480.55 = 979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.44/1,480.55 = 979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.44x = 1,480.55 × 979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.44x = 1,450,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,169.11/992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.22

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