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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.06, 1,525.97 and 992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.06, 1,525.97 and 992.32 is: 1,480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.06 : 1,525.97 = 992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.06/1,525.97 = 992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.06x = 1,525.97 × 992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.06x = 1,514,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,249.22/1,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.11

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