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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.20, 1,910.72 and 992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.20, 1,910.72 and 992.80 is: 1,369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.20 : 1,910.72 = 992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.20/1,910.72 = 992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.20x = 1,910.72 × 992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.20x = 1,896,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,962.82/1,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.45

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