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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.20, 2,788.92 and 992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.20, 2,788.92 and 992.88 is: 1,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.20 : 2,788.92 = 992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.20/2,788.92 = 992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.20x = 2,788.92 × 992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.20x = 2,769,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,062.89/1,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.78

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