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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.79, 1,826.06 and 992.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.79, 1,826.06 and 992.31 is: 1,369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.79 : 1,826.06 = 992.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.79/1,826.06 = 992.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.79x = 1,826.06 × 992.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.79x = 1,812,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,012.64/1,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.84

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