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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.87, 1,372.59 and 983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.87, 1,372.59 and 983.52 is: 1,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.87 : 1,372.59 = 983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.87/1,372.59 = 983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.87x = 1,372.59 × 983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.87x = 1,349,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,969.72/992.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.67

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