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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.24, 2,988.46 and 759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.24, 2,988.46 and 759.76 is: 1,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.24 : 2,988.46 = 759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.24/2,988.46 = 759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.24x = 2,988.46 × 759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.24x = 2,270,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,512.37/1,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.68

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