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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.76, 2,087.79 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.76, 2,087.79 and 662.14 is: 992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.76 : 2,087.79 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.76/2,087.79 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.76x = 2,087.79 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.76x = 1,382,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,409.27/1,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.57

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