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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.28, 2,995.26 and 698.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.28, 2,995.26 and 698.45 is: 1,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.28 : 2,995.26 = 698.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.28/2,995.26 = 698.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.28x = 2,995.26 × 698.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.28x = 2,092,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,024.37/1,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.44

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