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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.65, 1,684.12 and 992.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.65, 1,684.12 and 992.43 is: 1,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.65 : 1,684.12 = 992.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.65/1,684.12 = 992.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.65x = 1,684.12 × 992.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.65x = 1,671,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,371.21/1,123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.45

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