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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997, 1,374.54 and 871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997, 1,374.54 and 871.52 is: 1,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997 : 1,374.54 = 871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997/1,374.54 = 871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997x = 1,374.54 × 871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997x = 1,197,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,939.10/997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.54

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