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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.13, 2,977.37 and 686.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.13, 2,977.37 and 686.69 is: 1,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.13 : 2,977.37 = 686.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.13/2,977.37 = 686.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.13x = 2,977.37 × 686.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.13x = 2,044,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,530.21/1,986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.40

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