Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,486.08 and 864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,486.08 and 864 is: 1,293.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
992.64 : 1,486.08 = 864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
992.64/1,486.08 = 864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
992.64x = 1,486.08 × 864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
992.64x = 1,283,973.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,283,973.12/992.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,293.49
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