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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.36, 1,911.33 and 992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.36, 1,911.33 and 992.70 is: 1,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.36 : 1,911.33 = 992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.36/1,911.33 = 992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.36x = 1,911.33 × 992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.36x = 1,897,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,377.29/1,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.60

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