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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.73, 1,882.49 and 992.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.73, 1,882.49 and 992.13 is: 1,368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.73 : 1,882.49 = 992.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.73/1,882.49 = 992.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.73x = 1,882.49 × 992.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.73x = 1,867,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,669.84/1,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.53

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