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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.39, 2,326.08 and 986.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.39, 2,326.08 and 986.78 is: 1,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.39 : 2,326.08 = 986.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.39/2,326.08 = 986.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.39x = 2,326.08 × 986.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.39x = 2,295,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,329.22/1,685.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.90

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