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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.58, 1,884.87 and 992.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.58, 1,884.87 and 992.79 is: 1,371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.58 : 1,884.87 = 992.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.58/1,884.87 = 992.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.58x = 1,884.87 × 992.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.58x = 1,871,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,280.09/1,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.32

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