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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998, 2,996.60 and 699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998, 2,996.60 and 699.52 is: 1,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998 : 2,996.60 = 699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998/2,996.60 = 699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998x = 2,996.60 × 699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998x = 2,096,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,181.63/1,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.14

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