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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.72, 2,988.20 and 694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.72, 2,988.20 and 694.28 is: 1,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.72 : 2,988.20 = 694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.72/2,988.20 = 694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.72x = 2,988.20 × 694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.72x = 2,074,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,647.50/1,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.11

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