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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.39, 1,487.05 and 970.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.39, 1,487.05 and 970.47 is: 1,448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.39 : 1,487.05 = 970.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.39/1,487.05 = 970.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.39x = 1,487.05 × 970.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.39x = 1,443,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,138.63/996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.37

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