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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.94, 1,938.87 and 992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.94, 1,938.87 and 992.22 is: 1,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.94 : 1,938.87 = 992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.94/1,938.87 = 992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.94x = 1,938.87 × 992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.94x = 1,923,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,785.59/1,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.35

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