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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.80, 1,595.54 and 992.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.80, 1,595.54 and 992.66 is: 1,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.80 : 1,595.54 = 992.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.80/1,595.54 = 992.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.80x = 1,595.54 × 992.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.80x = 1,583,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,828.74/1,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.88

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