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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.02, 1,497.15 and 989.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.02, 1,497.15 and 989.46 is: 1,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.02 : 1,497.15 = 989.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.02/1,497.15 = 989.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.02x = 1,497.15 × 989.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.02x = 1,481,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,370.04/997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.80

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