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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.76, 2,985.60 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.76, 2,985.60 and 692.16 is: 1,037.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.76 : 2,985.60 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.76/2,985.60 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.76x = 2,985.60 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.76x = 2,066,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,512.90/1,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.53

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