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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.35, 2,997.26 and 537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.35, 2,997.26 and 537.59 is: 806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.35 : 2,997.26 = 537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.35/2,997.26 = 537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.35x = 2,997.26 × 537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.35x = 1,611,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,294.32/1,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.31

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