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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.70, 2,042.00 and 997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.70, 2,042.00 and 997.74 is: 1,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.70 : 2,042.00 = 997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.70/2,042.00 = 997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.70x = 2,042.00 × 997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.70x = 2,037,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,388.17/1,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.11

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