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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.88, 2,483.73 and 992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.88, 2,483.73 and 992.30 is: 1,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.88 : 2,483.73 = 992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.88/2,483.73 = 992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.88x = 2,483.73 × 992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.88x = 2,464,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,610.50/1,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.32

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