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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.44, 1,885.37 and 992.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.44, 1,885.37 and 992.78 is: 1,369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.44 : 1,885.37 = 992.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.44/1,885.37 = 992.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.44x = 1,885.37 × 992.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.44x = 1,871,757.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,757.63/1,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.81

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