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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.73, 1,492.47 and 811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.73, 1,492.47 and 811.44 is: 1,219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.73 : 1,492.47 = 811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.73/1,492.47 = 811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.73x = 1,492.47 × 811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.73x = 1,211,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,049.86/992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.92

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