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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.64, 2,980.26 and 687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.64, 2,980.26 and 687.80 is: 1,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.64 : 2,980.26 = 687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.64/2,980.26 = 687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.64x = 2,980.26 × 687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.64x = 2,049,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,822.83/1,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.80

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