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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.88, 2,058.71 and 986.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.88, 2,058.71 and 986.51 is: 1,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.88 : 2,058.71 = 986.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.88/2,058.71 = 986.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.88x = 2,058.71 × 986.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.88x = 2,030,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,926.64/1,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.32

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