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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.48, 2,997.80 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.48, 2,997.80 and 537.76 is: 806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.48 : 2,997.80 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.48/2,997.80 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.48x = 2,997.80 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.48x = 1,612,096.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,096.93/1,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.66

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