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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.23, 1,704.51 and 992.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.23, 1,704.51 and 992.67 is: 1,490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.23 : 1,704.51 = 992.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.23/1,704.51 = 992.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.23x = 1,704.51 × 992.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.23x = 1,692,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,015.94/1,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.46

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