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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.52, 2,334.28 and 992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.52, 2,334.28 and 992.76 is: 1,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.52 : 2,334.28 = 992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.52/2,334.28 = 992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.52x = 2,334.28 × 992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.52x = 2,317,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,379.81/1,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.00

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