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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.28, 1,946.59 and 992.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.28, 1,946.59 and 992.51 is: 1,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.28 : 1,946.59 = 992.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.28/1,946.59 = 992.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.28x = 1,946.59 × 992.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.28x = 1,931,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,997.83/1,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.97

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