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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.83, 2,980.25 and 688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.83, 2,980.25 and 688.30 is: 1,032.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.83 : 2,980.25 = 688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.83/2,980.25 = 688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.83x = 2,980.25 × 688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.83x = 2,051,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,287.73/1,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.44

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