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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.92, 2,975.84 and 831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.92, 2,975.84 and 831.04 is: 1,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.92 : 2,975.84 = 831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.92/2,975.84 = 831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.92x = 2,975.84 × 831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.92x = 2,473,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,042.07/1,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.29

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