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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.90, 1,490.26 and 933.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.90, 1,490.26 and 933.37 is: 1,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.90 : 1,490.26 = 933.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.90/1,490.26 = 933.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.90x = 1,490.26 × 933.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.90x = 1,390,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,956.52/992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.90

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