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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.60, 2,980.56 and 689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.60, 2,980.56 and 689.20 is: 1,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.60 : 2,980.56 = 689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.60/2,980.56 = 689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.60x = 2,980.56 × 689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.60x = 2,054,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,201.95/1,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.51

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