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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.58, 2,483.46 and 992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.58, 2,483.46 and 992.06 is: 1,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.58 : 2,483.46 = 992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.58/2,483.46 = 992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.58x = 2,483.46 × 992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.58x = 2,463,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,731.24/1,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.06

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