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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.82, 1,370.64 and 862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.82, 1,370.64 and 862.60 is: 1,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.82 : 1,370.64 = 862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.82/1,370.64 = 862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.82x = 1,370.64 × 862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.82x = 1,182,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,314.06/993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.67

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