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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.57, 2,980.67 and 688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.57, 2,980.67 and 688.14 is: 1,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.57 : 2,980.67 = 688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.57/2,980.67 = 688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.57x = 2,980.67 × 688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.57x = 2,051,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,114.81/1,986.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.49

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