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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,487.13 and 837.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,487.13 and 837.68 is: 1,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,487.13 = 837.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,487.13 = 837.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,487.13 × 837.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 1,245,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,731.62/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.18

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