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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.87, 2,995.20 and 680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.87, 2,995.20 and 680.55 is: 1,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.87 : 2,995.20 = 680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.87/2,995.20 = 680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.87x = 2,995.20 × 680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.87x = 2,038,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,383.36/1,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.79

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