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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,995.60, 2,993.40 and 696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,995.60, 2,993.40 and 696.77 is: 1,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,995.60 : 2,993.40 = 696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,995.60/2,993.40 = 696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,995.60x = 2,993.40 × 696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,995.60x = 2,085,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,711.32/1,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.16

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