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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.99, 1,369.06 and 815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.99, 1,369.06 and 815.30 is: 1,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.99 : 1,369.06 = 815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.99/1,369.06 = 815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.99x = 1,369.06 × 815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.99x = 1,116,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,194.62/992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.07

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