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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.64, 2,512.49 and 992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.64, 2,512.49 and 992.64 is: 1,369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.64 : 2,512.49 = 992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.64/2,512.49 = 992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.64x = 2,512.49 × 992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.64x = 2,493,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,993.11/1,820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.84

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