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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.60, 1,955.84 and 997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.60, 1,955.84 and 997.76 is: 1,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.60 : 1,955.84 = 997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.60/1,955.84 = 997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.60x = 1,955.84 × 997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.60x = 1,951,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,458.92/1,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.68

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