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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.73, 2,325.08 and 986.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.73, 2,325.08 and 986.11 is: 1,360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.73 : 2,325.08 = 986.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.73/2,325.08 = 986.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.73x = 2,325.08 × 986.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.73x = 2,292,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,784.64/1,684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.92

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