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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.35, 2,995.70 and 699.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.35, 2,995.70 and 699.11 is: 1,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.35 : 2,995.70 = 699.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.35/2,995.70 = 699.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.35x = 2,995.70 × 699.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.35x = 2,094,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,333.06/1,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.03

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