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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.20, 2,996.68 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.20, 2,996.68 and 699.60 is: 1,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.20 : 2,996.68 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.20/2,996.68 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.20x = 2,996.68 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.20x = 2,096,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,477.33/1,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.71

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