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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.57, 2,996.28 and 536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.57, 2,996.28 and 536.73 is: 805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.57 : 2,996.28 = 536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.57/2,996.28 = 536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.57x = 2,996.28 × 536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.57x = 1,608,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,193.36/1,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.08

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