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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560.04, 2,153.20 and 992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560.04, 2,153.20 and 992.76 is: 1,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560.04 : 2,153.20 = 992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560.04/2,153.20 = 992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560.04x = 2,153.20 × 992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560.04x = 2,137,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,600.28/1,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.22

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