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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,368.60 and 814.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,368.60 and 814.98 is: 1,123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,368.60 = 814.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,368.60 = 814.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,368.60 × 814.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 1,115,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,381.63/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.65

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