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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.12, 2,338.87 and 986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.12, 2,338.87 and 986.54 is: 1,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.12 : 2,338.87 = 986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.12/2,338.87 = 986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.12x = 2,338.87 × 986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.12x = 2,307,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,372.18/1,695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.19

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