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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,999.05, 2,998.75 and 682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,999.05, 2,998.75 and 682.75 is: 1,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,999.05 : 2,998.75 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,999.05/2,998.75 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,999.05x = 2,998.75 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,999.05x = 2,047,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,410.72/1,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.19

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