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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.93, 2,980.39 and 688.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.93, 2,980.39 and 688.39 is: 1,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.93 : 2,980.39 = 688.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.93/2,980.39 = 688.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.93x = 2,980.39 × 688.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.93x = 2,051,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,683.26/1,986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.59

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