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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.36, 2,979.40 and 832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.36, 2,979.40 and 832 is: 1,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.36 : 2,979.40 = 832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.36/2,979.40 = 832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.36x = 2,979.40 × 832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.36x = 2,478,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,860.80/1,986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.94

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