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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.02, 2,979.05 and 831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.02, 2,979.05 and 831.58 is: 1,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.02 : 2,979.05 = 831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.02/2,979.05 = 831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.02x = 2,979.05 × 831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.02x = 2,477,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,318.40/1,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.01

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