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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.64, 1,910.93 and 992.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.64, 1,910.93 and 992.98 is: 1,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.64 : 1,910.93 = 992.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.64/1,910.93 = 992.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.64x = 1,910.93 × 992.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.64x = 1,897,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,515.27/1,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.43

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