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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.80, 2,996.16 and 698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.80, 2,996.16 and 698.56 is: 1,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.80 : 2,996.16 = 698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.80/2,996.16 = 698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.80x = 2,996.16 × 698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.80x = 2,092,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,997.53/1,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.18

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