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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.74, 5,656.25 and 997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.74, 5,656.25 and 997.44 is: 1,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.74 : 5,656.25 = 997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.74/5,656.25 = 997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.74x = 5,656.25 × 997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.74x = 5,641,770
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,770/3,770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.20

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