Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997, 1,485.59 and 887.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 997, 1,485.59 and 887.95 is: 1,323.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997 : 1,485.59 = 887.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997/1,485.59 = 887.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997x = 1,485.59 × 887.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997x = 1,319,129.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,129.64/997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323.10
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