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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.63, 1,972.80 and 992.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.63, 1,972.80 and 992.01 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.63 : 1,972.80 = 992.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.63/1,972.80 = 992.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.63x = 1,972.80 × 992.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.63x = 1,957,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,037.33/1,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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