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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.78, 2,995.14 and 628.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.78, 2,995.14 and 628.78 is: 943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.78 : 2,995.14 = 628.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.78/2,995.14 = 628.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.78x = 2,995.14 × 628.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.78x = 1,883,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,284.13/1,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.16

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