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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979, 2,968.98 and 611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979, 2,968.98 and 611 is: 916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979 : 2,968.98 = 611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979/2,968.98 = 611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979x = 2,968.98 × 611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979x = 1,814,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,046.78/1,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.65

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