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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,789.37, 2,469.47 and 992.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,789.37, 2,469.47 and 992.77 is: 1,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,789.37 : 2,469.47 = 992.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,789.37/2,469.47 = 992.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,789.37x = 2,469.47 × 992.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,789.37x = 2,451,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,603.38/1,789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.09

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