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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.61, 2,092.43 and 992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.61, 2,092.43 and 992.55 is: 1,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.61 : 2,092.43 = 992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.61/2,092.43 = 992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.61x = 2,092.43 × 992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.61x = 2,076,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,851.72/1,515.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.31

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