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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,998.52, 2,997.80 and 630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,998.52, 2,997.80 and 630.52 is: 945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,998.52 : 2,997.80 = 630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,998.52/2,997.80 = 630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,998.52x = 2,997.80 × 630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,998.52x = 1,890,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,172.86/1,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.79

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