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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.22, 2,997.24 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.22, 2,997.24 and 698.70 is: 1,048.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.22 : 2,997.24 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.22/2,997.24 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.22x = 2,997.24 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.22x = 2,094,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,156.60/1,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.54

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