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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.48, 2,997.57 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.48, 2,997.57 and 698.96 is: 1,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.48 : 2,997.57 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.48/2,997.57 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.48x = 2,997.57 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.48x = 2,095,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,181.53/1,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.91

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