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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.94, 1,369.71 and 922.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.94, 1,369.71 and 922.55 is: 1,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.94 : 1,369.71 = 922.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.94/1,369.71 = 922.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.94x = 1,369.71 × 922.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.94x = 1,263,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,619.11/992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.60

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