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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.98, 2,997 and 699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.98, 2,997 and 699.49 is: 1,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.98 : 2,997 = 699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.98/2,997 = 699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.98x = 2,997 × 699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.98x = 2,096,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,371.53/1,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.25

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