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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.20, 1,924.44 and 996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.20, 1,924.44 and 996.88 is: 1,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.20 : 1,924.44 = 996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.20/1,924.44 = 996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.20x = 1,924.44 × 996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.20x = 1,918,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,435.75/1,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.71

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