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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.68, 2,988.99 and 694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.68, 2,988.99 and 694.13 is: 1,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.68 : 2,988.99 = 694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.68/2,988.99 = 694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.68x = 2,988.99 × 694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.68x = 2,074,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,732.68/1,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.18

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