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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.52, 1,756.98 and 992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.52, 1,756.98 and 992.46 is: 1,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.52 : 1,756.98 = 992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.52/1,756.98 = 992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.52x = 1,756.98 × 992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.52x = 1,743,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,732.37/1,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.38

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