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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.38, 2,997.57 and 699.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.38, 2,997.57 and 699.55 is: 1,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.38 : 2,997.57 = 699.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.38/2,997.57 = 699.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.38x = 2,997.57 × 699.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.38x = 2,096,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,950.09/1,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.33

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