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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.02, 2,019.58 and 992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.02, 2,019.58 and 992.20 is: 1,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.02 : 2,019.58 = 992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.02/2,019.58 = 992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.02x = 2,019.58 × 992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.02x = 2,003,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,827.28/1,464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.72

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