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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.89, 1,947.63 and 992.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.89, 1,947.63 and 992.07 is: 1,368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.89 : 1,947.63 = 992.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.89/1,947.63 = 992.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.89x = 1,947.63 × 992.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.89x = 1,932,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,185.29/1,411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.51

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