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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.51, 1,488.99 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.51, 1,488.99 and 684.48 is: 1,026.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.51 : 1,488.99 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.51/1,488.99 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.51x = 1,488.99 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.51x = 1,019,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,183.88/992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.88

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