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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,372.92 and 819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,372.92 and 819.12 is: 1,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,372.92 = 819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,372.92 = 819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,372.92 × 819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 1,124,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,586.23/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.56

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