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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.53, 2,512.34 and 992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.53, 2,512.34 and 992.53 is: 1,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.53 : 2,512.34 = 992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.53/2,512.34 = 992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.53x = 2,512.34 × 992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.53x = 2,493,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,571.00/1,820.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.69

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