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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.92, 2,979.60 and 686.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.92, 2,979.60 and 686.64 is: 1,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.92 : 2,979.60 = 686.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.92/2,979.60 = 686.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.92x = 2,979.60 × 686.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.92x = 2,045,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,912.54/1,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.21

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