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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.94, 2,988.48 and 693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.94, 2,988.48 and 693.54 is: 1,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.94 : 2,988.48 = 693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.94/2,988.48 = 693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.94x = 2,988.48 × 693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.94x = 2,072,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,630.42/1,991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.51

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