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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,994.58, 2,991.87 and 696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,994.58, 2,991.87 and 696.42 is: 1,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,994.58 : 2,991.87 = 696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,994.58/2,991.87 = 696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,994.58x = 2,991.87 × 696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,994.58x = 2,083,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,598.11/1,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.63

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