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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.80, 1,368.72 and 837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.80, 1,368.72 and 837.28 is: 1,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.80 : 1,368.72 = 837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.80/1,368.72 = 837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.80x = 1,368.72 × 837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.80x = 1,146,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,001.88/992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.31

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