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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.39, 2,284.26 and 992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.39, 2,284.26 and 992.22 is: 1,369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.39 : 2,284.26 = 992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.39/2,284.26 = 992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.39x = 2,284.26 × 992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.39x = 2,266,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,483.50/1,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.16

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