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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.37, 2,036.34 and 992.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.37, 2,036.34 and 992.66 is: 1,488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.37 : 2,036.34 = 992.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.37/2,036.34 = 992.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.37x = 2,036.34 × 992.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.37x = 2,021,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,383.08/1,358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.09

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