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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.08, 2,996.80 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.08, 2,996.80 and 630.40 is: 945.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.08 : 2,996.80 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.08/2,996.80 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.08x = 2,996.80 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.08x = 1,889,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,182.72/1,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.50

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