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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.46, 2,990.78 and 695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.46, 2,990.78 and 695.63 is: 1,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.46 : 2,990.78 = 695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.46/2,990.78 = 695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.46x = 2,990.78 × 695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.46x = 2,080,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,461.34/1,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.12

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