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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.57, 1,560.23 and 997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.57, 1,560.23 and 997.36 is: 1,486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.57 : 1,560.23 = 997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.57/1,560.23 = 997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.57x = 1,560.23 × 997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.57x = 1,556,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,116.73/1,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.87

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