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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.54, 2,996.80 and 610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.54, 2,996.80 and 610.90 is: 916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.54 : 2,996.80 = 610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.54/2,996.80 = 610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.54x = 2,996.80 × 610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.54x = 1,830,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,745.12/1,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.50

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