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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.12, 2,978.92 and 830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.12, 2,978.92 and 830.88 is: 1,246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.12 : 2,978.92 = 830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.12/2,978.92 = 830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.12x = 2,978.92 × 830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.12x = 2,475,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,125.05/1,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.84

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