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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.05, 2,977.77 and 686.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.05, 2,977.77 and 686.35 is: 1,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.05 : 2,977.77 = 686.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.05/2,977.77 = 686.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.05x = 2,977.77 × 686.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.05x = 2,043,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,785.00/1,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.59

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