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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.63, 2,512.47 and 992.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.63, 2,512.47 and 992.63 is: 1,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.63 : 2,512.47 = 992.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.63/2,512.47 = 992.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.63x = 2,512.47 × 992.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.63x = 2,493,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,953.10/1,820.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.83

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