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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.55, 1,538.95 and 997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.55, 1,538.95 and 997.21 is: 1,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.55 : 1,538.95 = 997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.55/1,538.95 = 997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.55x = 1,538.95 × 997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.55x = 1,534,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,656.33/1,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.88

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