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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.36, 1,848.60 and 992.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.36, 1,848.60 and 992.16 is: 1,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.36 : 1,848.60 = 992.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.36/1,848.60 = 992.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.36x = 1,848.60 × 992.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.36x = 1,834,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,106.98/1,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.35

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