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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.75, 2,092.77 and 992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.75, 2,092.77 and 992.70 is: 1,370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.75 : 2,092.77 = 992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.75/2,092.77 = 992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.75x = 2,092.77 × 992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.75x = 2,077,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,492.78/1,515.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.60

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