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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.15, 2,987.15 and 604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.15, 2,987.15 and 604.89 is: 907.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.15 : 2,987.15 = 604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.15/2,987.15 = 604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.15x = 2,987.15 × 604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.15x = 1,806,894.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,894.14/1,992.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.01

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