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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.72, 2,996.27 and 699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.72, 2,996.27 and 699.48 is: 1,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.72 : 2,996.27 = 699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.72/2,996.27 = 699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.72x = 2,996.27 × 699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.72x = 2,095,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,827.44/1,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.58

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