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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.99, 2,980.46 and 688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.99, 2,980.46 and 688.47 is: 1,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.99 : 2,980.46 = 688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.99/2,980.46 = 688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.99x = 2,980.46 × 688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.99x = 2,051,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,953.85/1,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.69

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