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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.12, 1,487.52 and 922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.12, 1,487.52 and 922.56 is: 1,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.12 : 1,487.52 = 922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.12/1,487.52 = 922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.12x = 1,487.52 × 922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.12x = 1,372,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,326.45/993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.83

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