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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.60, 2,043.43 and 997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.60, 2,043.43 and 997.33 is: 1,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.60 : 2,043.43 = 997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.60/2,043.43 = 997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.60x = 2,043.43 × 997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.60x = 2,037,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,974.04/1,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.75

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