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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.41, 2,979.62 and 753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.41, 2,979.62 and 753.59 is: 1,130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.41 : 2,979.62 = 753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.41/2,979.62 = 753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.41x = 2,979.62 × 753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.41x = 2,245,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,393.17/1,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.38

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