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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.42, 1,538.76 and 997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.42, 1,538.76 and 997.08 is: 1,497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.42 : 1,538.76 = 997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.42/1,538.76 = 997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.42x = 1,538.76 × 997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.42x = 1,534,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,266.82/1,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.69

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