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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.57, 2,992.95 and 679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.57, 2,992.95 and 679.19 is: 1,018.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.57 : 2,992.95 = 679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.57/2,992.95 = 679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.57x = 2,992.95 × 679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.57x = 2,032,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,766.75/1,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.64

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