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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,485.27 and 941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,485.27 and 941.13 is: 1,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,485.27 = 941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,485.27 = 941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,485.27 × 941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 1,397,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,832.16/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.01

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