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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.16, 1,693.86 and 992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.16, 1,693.86 and 992.04 is: 1,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.16 : 1,693.86 = 992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.16/1,693.86 = 992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.16x = 1,693.86 × 992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.16x = 1,680,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,376.87/1,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.21

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