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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.88, 2,988.14 and 693.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.88, 2,988.14 and 693.72 is: 1,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.88 : 2,988.14 = 693.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.88/2,988.14 = 693.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.88x = 2,988.14 × 693.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.88x = 2,072,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,932.48/1,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.69

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