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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.74, 1,489.80 and 985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.74, 1,489.80 and 985.06 is: 1,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.74 : 1,489.80 = 985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.74/1,489.80 = 985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.74x = 1,489.80 × 985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.74x = 1,467,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,542.36/992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.27

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