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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.94, 1,486.36 and 819.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.94, 1,486.36 and 819.19 is: 1,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.94 : 1,486.36 = 819.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.94/1,486.36 = 819.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.94x = 1,486.36 × 819.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.94x = 1,217,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,611.25/992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.27

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