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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,486.74 and 910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,486.74 and 910.68 is: 1,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,486.74 = 910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,486.74 = 910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,486.74 × 910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 1,353,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,944.38/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.82

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