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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,486.58 and 875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,486.58 and 875.86 is: 1,311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,486.58 = 875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,486.58 = 875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,486.58 × 875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 1,302,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,035.96/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.66

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