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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.44, 1,489.42 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.44, 1,489.42 and 679.34 is: 1,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.44 : 1,489.42 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.44/1,489.42 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.44x = 1,489.42 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.44x = 1,011,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,822.58/992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.53

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