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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.28, 2,980.02 and 687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.28, 2,980.02 and 687.76 is: 1,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.28 : 2,980.02 = 687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.28/2,980.02 = 687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.28x = 2,980.02 × 687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.28x = 2,049,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,538.56/1,986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.85

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