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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.68, 2,172.80 and 992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.68, 2,172.80 and 992 is: 1,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.68 : 2,172.80 = 992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.68/2,172.80 = 992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.68x = 2,172.80 × 992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.68x = 2,155,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,417.60/1,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.88

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