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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.13, 2,104.86 and 992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.13, 2,104.86 and 992.19 is: 1,491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.13 : 2,104.86 = 992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.13/2,104.86 = 992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.13x = 2,104.86 × 992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.13x = 2,088,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,421.04/1,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.59

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