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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.60, 2,783.04 and 988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.60, 2,783.04 and 988.66 is: 1,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.60 : 2,783.04 = 988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.60/2,783.04 = 988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.60x = 2,783.04 × 988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.60x = 2,751,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,480.33/1,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.40

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