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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.94, 1,497.51 and 971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.94, 1,497.51 and 971.87 is: 1,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.94 : 1,497.51 = 971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.94/1,497.51 = 971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.94x = 1,497.51 × 971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.94x = 1,455,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,377.56/1,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.22

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