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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.45, 2,979.66 and 831.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.45, 2,979.66 and 831.39 is: 1,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.45 : 2,979.66 = 831.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.45/2,979.66 = 831.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.45x = 2,979.66 × 831.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.45x = 2,477,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,259.53/1,986.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.08

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