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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.32, 2,977.02 and 686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.32, 2,977.02 and 686.92 is: 1,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.32 : 2,977.02 = 686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.32/2,977.02 = 686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.32x = 2,977.02 × 686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.32x = 2,044,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,974.58/1,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.05

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