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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.66, 1,573.63 and 992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.66, 1,573.63 and 992.74 is: 1,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.66 : 1,573.63 = 992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.66/1,573.63 = 992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.66x = 1,573.63 × 992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.66x = 1,562,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,200.48/1,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.24

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