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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.71, 2,786.99 and 992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.71, 2,786.99 and 992.55 is: 1,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.71 : 2,786.99 = 992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.71/2,786.99 = 992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.71x = 2,786.99 × 992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.71x = 2,766,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,221.96/1,858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.25

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