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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.33, 1,477.14 and 997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.33, 1,477.14 and 997.52 is: 1,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.33 : 1,477.14 = 997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.33/1,477.14 = 997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.33x = 1,477.14 × 997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.33x = 1,473,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,465.57/1,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.37

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