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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.92, 2,093.45 and 992.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.92, 2,093.45 and 992.25 is: 1,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.92 : 2,093.45 = 992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.92/2,093.45 = 992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.92x = 2,093.45 × 992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.92x = 2,077,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,220.80/1,515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.28

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