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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,983.94, 2,974.87 and 685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,983.94, 2,974.87 and 685.10 is: 1,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,983.94 : 2,974.87 = 685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,983.94/2,974.87 = 685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,983.94x = 2,974.87 × 685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,983.94x = 2,038,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,083.44/1,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.29

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