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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.45, 2,993.40 and 696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.45, 2,993.40 and 696.75 is: 1,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.45 : 2,993.40 = 696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.45/2,993.40 = 696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.45x = 2,993.40 × 696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.45x = 2,085,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,651.45/1,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.20

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