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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.04, 1,951.36 and 992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.04, 1,951.36 and 992.76 is: 1,487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.04 : 1,951.36 = 992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.04/1,951.36 = 992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.04x = 1,951.36 × 992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.04x = 1,937,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,232.15/1,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.84

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